[NicknamedBob]

That's a really old joke, but I guess this is the place for it.

In reality, aspirin is acidic, and could cause acid burns from too long contact. Some folks have discovered this in treating toothaches with contact aspirin. Their temporary treatment caused permanent damage.

Since the stomach is already acidic, aspirin does less harm there. Still, I feel that aspirin is more of a known quantity than the newer pain relievers, and aspirin reduces irritation of tissues, which is a component of muscle aches.

[Monkey Face]

"...In reality, aspirin is acidic, and could cause acid burns from too long contact. Some folks have discovered this in treating toothaches with contact aspirin. Their temporary treatment caused permanent damage..."

White willow bark tea was (is) used before aspirin was invented, and it has no side effects. Too much aspirin will cause internal bleeding as well as tinnitus, and in some cases, temporary deafness, even though it is a good anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. (SP?)