Re: RC: Phenylbutazone; vertebral trivia

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The cox-2 inhibitors are great, at least Celebrex, which I have been using 
for a year for inflammatory arthritis, and generalized aches and pains.  
Inflammation relief without stomach problems.  I have chronic ulcerative 
colitis too, so it's important for me not to use ibuprofen, et al. and 
aspirin.  Down side, it is prescription only, and relatively expensive if you 
don't have insurance, or if it isn't on your formulary (Group Health for 
instance).  It also seems to have a benefit for those monthly 
cycle-associated problems according to my friend who still has to deal with 
that.  There are a couple of different types on the market, but no generics.  
jeri