Although there

is no cure for arthritis, there are treatments available to relieve its

symptoms. For example, golfing legend Tom Kite is afflicted with osteoarthritis

in his ankles, hands and fingers.

Kite began

suffering about 10 years ago about the same time he won an electrifying

victory at the 1992 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Yet he wasn't diagnosed

until 1999.

For the past

two years he has been taking a prescription drug called Celebrex (celecoxib

capsules) to manage his arthritis pain.

"My advice:

Go see your doctor," says Kite. "I assumed that my pain was

just the result of years of competition and that I'd just have to live

with it. I soon learned that I was suffering from osteoarthritis and there

were safe and effective options for treating my pain. Treatment has been

good for me and good for my game."

Dr. Tom Stillman,

a rheumatologist from the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis,

Minn., agrees with Kite's advice.

"People

should realize that arthritis doesn't have to keep them from taking part

in the activities they enjoy," says Dr. Stillman. "If you feel

you may have arthritis pain, consult with your doctor to find the treatment

options that work best for you, so you can maintain an active and healthy

lifestyle."

Educational

materials, including important product information, are available by calling

toll-free, 1-877-480-BEAT (2328). Or, for more information on CELEBREX,

visit www.celebrex.com .

Celebrex should

not be taken in late pregnancy or if you've had aspirin-sensitive asthma

or allergic reactions to aspirin or other arthritis medicines or certain

drugs called sulfonamides. In rare cases, serious stomach problems, such

as bleeding can occur without warning. The most common side effects in

clinical trials were indigestion, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Tell your

doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.

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