what’s crazy is that most doctors will just ask you if you’ve been taking over the counter before they prescribe you something stronger. paracetamol and ibuprofen are always the first choice of meds bc they usually work as a combo.
If you feel shitty enough to reach for paracetamol or ibuprofen multiple times a month / every single month that is not actually normal & you should get checked out by a medical professional and that's the end of it tbh