@jlharsh Thanks, Janell--great idea to see what the ortho PA says about the Tylenol 650 as opposed to the rapid-release.

I should ask my PCP about aspirin, too--I've been taking a baby aspirin ever since my neurologist suggested it 25 years ago (on the theory that my sudden hearing loss in one ear might have been caused by a stroke in the ear). I don't have any KNOWN CV issues except I am a migraineur (luckily no headaches), which itself is a risk for stroke. But a good idea to revisit the aspirin with my PCP.

Oh yes, my knees are both bone-on-bone, and I can get a knee replacement (for the worst one) anytime I want (I'm 68). But it's a long and very painful recovery, and I just don't feel ready yet, which is why I hope to postpone it while being able to use Aleve occasionally when I really hurt.

I also have all-over aching from presumably fibromyalgia, which is why I started taking the painkillers to be begin with, 25-30 years ago, but the Tylenol usually takes care of that OK. But my daily life was so much better with Aleve!! Better sleep, better energy, clearer head. I miss it.

Thanks for your thoughts and sharing your experience!

Nancy