osteoarthritis
"I have severe osteoarthritis of the right knee and was facing a certain total knee replacement.  As a "last resort" for pain relief, I tried Celebrex 200 mg.  For about two months, there was no impact on pain or improved knee function.  Then (as if by magic), the constant pain went away and my knee function returned to just about normal. I now have the ability to exercise and move like the whole thing never happened! I'm certainly glad I stuck with the medication, as it's been "almost a miracle".  Now, I have to decide whether to proceed with knee replacement, or will Celebrex buy me a few more years."