Interesting on the Pennsaid - topical diclofenac. Is this one OTC? I'm not a NSAIDS fan in general as it seems like they aren't all that effective in getting to where the blood flow is poor. I use the naproxen when there's a nagging ache and it has a significant effect but otherwise I'm an ice junky for self induced flare ups. (massage, stretch, exercise). Does the topical diclofenac work more effectively on the tendon it is applied to in your experience? I can eat ibuprophen till it burns a hole in my stomach and it does nothing for my tendons.