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There are various reasons I can't take pain meds (other than very occasionally). I'm on a 81mg twice daily aspirin regimen so I can't take any more aspirin. Because of the aspirin regimen, I'm not supposed to take NSAIDs (ibuprofen, etc.) except once in a blue moon and then I have to make sure it is with a full meal and is no more than 200mg.
Because of other meds I'm on, I can't take acetaminophen to avoid overstressing my liver. I have to have semiannual blood work to make sure my liver and kidneys are still functioning alright.
I'm subject to motion sickness so any pain meds that make the least bit dizzy will make me nauseated, which is worse for me than most pain. That rules out any pain meds stronger than ibuprofen.
I can't have codeine because it causes severe depression.