Dr. Weil's new book Mind Over Meds summarizes all the concerns over pain relievers, but then I have found the alternatives he listed just don't work. The lifestyle changes (lose weight, eat anti-inflammatory diet) are OK, but arnica, capsaicin, turmeric, fish oil, ginger, tart cherry,... not so much. Acupuncture, massage...maybe but short-lived. So if bad, a regular aspirin...but then there's goes my stomach lining Nancy, your suggestion may be the best.