You might try an otc called "Aleve". It is an NSAID (sodium naproxen?) that I find very helpful for arthritis. It's been around a long time and finally became availabe OTC a few of years ago. I normally take two tabs in the morning and two in the evening, unless I plan on having a pint or two of the black stuff, which I find works just as well and is a heck of a lot more enjoyable.