Naproxen, based on dosage, is available over the counter in the US too.

It takes a little research (usual prescription dose) and a little math (adding up OTC shit to the prescription dose) and you can get the same effect for a few bucks for a big box generic.

I used it for a LONG time for various pains. I went from playing hockey, to retail, and… man, both can leave you in pain. Especially if half of everyday is unloading trucks box by box. Thankfully, I’m out of that line of work for the most part… but I moved from a major city to a rural area and I’m desperate for work, so we shall see.

Naproxen does work, for most. I had a pharmacy tech cert, and I can say that every med doesn’t work for every person. There is no panacea.

That being said, overuse can contribute to stomach ulcers. They suck. They hurt. You have to change most of your habits.

Though, I will say, if you want to get out of work because you don’t feel well (because ulcers) vomiting blood from 5 actively bleeding ulcers will make even a shitty walmart manager condone your absence.