Hey, I’ve been there too — my knees give me hell every time the weather changes, so NSAIDs have become a part of my toolbox. One thing I learned (the hard way) is to never take them on an empty stomach, especially ibuprofen or diclofenac. I used to pop them first thing in the morning and ended up with some serious stomach issues. Now, I always take them right after breakfast or lunch, with something more substantial than just a slice of toast.
Also, not all NSAIDs are equal. Naproxen worked better for me over longer periods, but ibuprofen kicked in faster when I needed quick relief. You might want to alternate or even talk to a pharmacist. For anyone wanting to dive a bit deeper into this, I found this page really helpful — it breaks down common NSAIDs, food interactions, and even dosage pointers in a pretty understandable way:
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Give it a look. Helped me figure out what actually works for my routine and what to avoid.
