Over-the-Counter Pain Medication: Use with Caution

When arthritis pain flares up, do you immediately reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever? Millions of Americans rely on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs - Advil, Motrin, Aleve), aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to self-treat aches and pains. Although these medicines can ease achy joints, taking too much of them can be hard on the rest of your body.