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Posted by Jane J. on July 11, 2000, at 16:05:40
Does anyone have Fibromyalgia, its also known as FM, It affects the muscles making them painful and stiff. I take Vioxx for this and i feel so much better! The pain is gone and i can sleep again. I would like to hear of others with this FM also.~I started this med. 2 days ago. The only symtom I have is A VERY DRY MOUTH!!! Thanks~JaneJ.
Posted by Cass on July 11, 2000, at 17:29:46
In reply to Taking Vioxx for Fibromyalgia, posted by Jane J. on July 11, 2000, at 16:05:40
I have Fibromyalgia too. It is encouraging to hear that Vioxx helps, but I suppose that is a new med and therefore a very expensive med. (I pay for meds out of pocket.) My fibro is very severe. I took MSM for awhile with great results, but the benefits just petered out after a couple months. That was very discouraging. I hope you continue to do well.
Cass
Posted by Jane J. on July 11, 2000, at 17:35:24
In reply to Re: Taking Vioxx for Fibromyalgia » Jane J., posted by Cass on July 11, 2000, at 17:29:46
> I have Fibromyalgia too. It is encouraging to hear that Vioxx helps, but I suppose that is a new med and therefore a very expensive med. (I pay for meds out of pocket.) My fibro is very severe. I took MSM for awhile with great results, but the benefits just petered out after a couple months. That was very discouraging. I hope you continue to do well.
> Cass
Hey Jane here~ I dont know how expensive vioxx is because my Doc gave me samples only because i pay for meds. out of my pocket too. I guess i will see how much it is next month when i need more. I hope you find what works for you because I suffered with FM for 3 years before i found a med. that worked for me. It was horrible! ~JaneJ.
Posted by stjames on July 11, 2000, at 23:12:18
In reply to Re: Taking Vioxx for Fibromyalgia » Jane J., posted by Cass on July 11, 2000, at 17:29:46
Vioxx is:(Quote)
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Mechanism of Action
VIOXX is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models. The mechanism of action of VIOXX is believed to be due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, via inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). At therapeutic concentrations in humans, VIOXX does not inhibit the cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) isoenzyme.
I have a friend with FM and I will pass this info on to her.
james
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