Question: are there any alternatives to nsaids?
Answer: Pain. If you need medication to treat pain, paracetamol can be used in almost all cases. ... 
Gout. If you haveÂ gout, a medication called colchicine, or oral steroidsÂ are an effective alternative to using an NSAID.
Osteoarthritis. Alternative treatments forÂ osteoarthritis include:
Rheumatoid arthritis.