Okay, let's try this again. I can't do the medical maryjane because (1) I'm in Texas and (2) my job won't allow for it. Same thing with the bourbon, not a bad idea but I am subject to drug/alcohol testing regularly so both of those are out. However, would a shot or two of bourbon with say, ibuprofen, increase the pain relief effects of the ibuprofen? What about Aleve, or other OTC pain meds? Are there some OTC pain meds that can be taken together, safely, that will increase the pain relief when taken together? Thanks, and thanks for the replies so far.