Many people have different responses to various preservatives, which can be quite harsh whether ingested or topically applied (regulations on which vary by country)...also color-dyes!
Just taking ibuprofen as an example: I respond badly to Advil (its tablets moreso, but don’t care for the liquigel either) And while okay with Motrin, I find the bright neon-orange dye obnoxious even if I don’t have an actual allergy to it.
US pharmacies unfortunately don’t sell European brands like Nurofen, but at least CVS and Walgreens offer their own dye-free ibuprofen alternatives.
#FirstWorldProblems
I can’t take ibuprofen or any other NSAIDs. I’m stuck with Tylenol which is not kind to my digestive system.
Doc won’t prescribe tramadol any more and actually suggested I try medical mairjuana, even though he wouldn’t prescribe it. I don’t think it would help my pain, but I don’t know. I do believe it would help stimulate my appetite and alleviate my nausea, and I actually made an appointment with a doctor for Friday who will. Just have to prove I have arthritis. Strange, because recreational cannabis is legal in Michigan, but not available yet. It won’t be until sometime in 2020. I’ve lost a lot of weight in the last few months. I’m 5’ 11” and down to about 150 lb. Most of my adult life I carried 180-185 lb.