OTC pain meds

[Benzi]

Alright, i was on percocets for about 3 weeks due to an injury to my ankle. I'm off them now and the pain is back. My doctor doesn't want to prescribe me anymore pain meds due to their habit forming tendencies. What is the best OTC pain killers around?

 

[keiko]

I like Aleve, extra-strength Excedrin taken with coffee (extra caffiene) and as a topical, Swedish Bitters creme. It's got capsuin(sp), but works well, rather like Aspercreme. Ankle injuries are no joke--I had a break misdiagnosed as a sprian and I really don't have 100% range of motion. If the Dr. says stay off it--stay off it!