"i had severe pain in both shoulders for a couple of years and tried everything offered over the counter and some prescriptions that were mind benders to me. after surgery the pain was reduced from a 10 to a 5 which was almost tolerable. ibuprofen caused constipation and aspirin caused stomach problems. a young female intern at the va finally prescribed the etodolac and now i live nearly pain free most of the time. even the developed back pain that has developed over the years is more tolerable and i can live a normal life with little restraint."