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A member asked:

Do i need to take celebrex (celecoxib) everyday for chronic back, and joint pain, or can i take it as needed? i want to get the best effect.

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Regularly: The best result for chronic pain is to take the N SAID regularly,not just periodically .

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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Good evening, I consulted on the 2nd April because my left thumb joint was very painful when I try to carry something. I was given Celebrex to finish for a month.The pain still persist, and starts to have a feeling of being burned. Pls can you advice?

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