"i have a disc protrusion at c4-5 and c5-6 which causes a narrowing in the foriminal which causes nerve root pain.  in may of 2009 i was in excruciating pain and through the advice of my chiropractor he suggested that i mention to my spine specialist the medication celebrex.  my specialist said let&#039;s give it a try, and wow what a miracle.  i went from extreme pain, i wasn&#039;t even able to sleep on my left side, couldn&#039;t walk due to pain running down from my shoulder to my left thumb.  i couldn&#039;t even bend to shave my legs.  well other than a little stomach irritation in the beginning, i have little to no pain. my insurance picks up the price of the medicine with me having to pay a nominal copay of $45.00.  i can now exercise, ride my bike."