[homeschool_dad]

A very good friend of mine suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and had taken Vioxx. It ruined her heart. Despite that fact, it was the *only* thing that had given her any relief from the debilitating pain she has suffered for over 10 years. If it were still available today, she still be taking it. If people are aware of the risks, they should be able to make up their own minds if they want to accept them.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

This is good news. My knees and the muscle behind my right knee offer their thanks.

[jammer]

Pretty serious charge. Proof?

[Ben Ficklin]

I temporarely used the Vioxx in 99 for tendonitis. I also used the leftovers from that perscription for other injuries. For me, it was a miricle drug.

My 93 yoa father, with severly advanced heart congestion, has taken vioxx and bextra for temporary problems on three seperate occasions. The last time was this past summer just before the announcement. He nor his cardiologist have seen any ill effects.

I would not hesitate to use it on a temporary basis. I still have a couple left from that 5-6 year old prescription that I'm saving for an emergency.

However, I would give careful thought on using it continuously