Based on the other comments in this thread, it&#x27;s becoming apparent that my experience with ibuprofen and any other OTC pain drug is not typical.  Every time I&#x27;ve taken one for pain, the effect is minor.  Like I&#x27;m not sure if it&#x27;s doing anything or not.  Mostly, I only take them anymore if someone insists.<p>I wonder if I feel pain less than normal, or pain killers less than normal.