Originally published Feb 21st 2005

So tell me - which would you rather be?  In pain, or dead?  Because thanks to the FDA's latest amazing decision, you will have your choice.

So far, no-one has looked into the affiliations of the panel members who made this decision, but I have to say, in this cynical age, that was my first thought.  Money talks.

Addendum, Feb 28th: Connections between panelists and the manufacturers of the Cox 2 inhibitors

Nor has there been much discussion about natural alternatives, or life-style changes, which can have significant positive effects with nothing but beneficial side effects!

Here is reaction to the decision by the FDA

Here is a list of alternative anti-inflammatories.

Here is my comprehensive article about Joint Pain