March 19, 2024 – Terry Spearman is no stranger to pain. Last year, after having pain and swelling in her knee due to osteoarthritis, Spearman, 68, had a knee replacement. She was prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs, to manage her pain. She took a round of Celebrex and then meloxicam, both of which are prescription NSAIDs. They're slightly stronger than your average over-the-counter option, and she said these drugs helped her to adjust to her new knee.