Celebrex was wonderful for all my needs, but I'm allergic to it. That and alot of other anti-inflammatory drugs. Make sure your sewing machine is lower than your shoulders so your hands don't have to reach 'up'. If cutting causes you more pain, ask a friend or sister to help you cut. Whatever seems to aggravate it the most, save until you have a good day. Trying to do things we we hurt causes more inflamation. I wish you the best.