I am 10 years ACDII's senior, and take no prescription meds. Yes, I have taken when necessary. Some have to, as shown, because injuries exist that require intervention. I don't advise going against sound medical wisdom.
Something odd I have noticed is that the modern meds seem to have more side effects than the old, some with very deep concern. After back surgery was on muscle relaxants. To combat constipation, was also given a stool softener. After couple days, nada. Stopped the relaxants, 24 hours later, the flood gates were open.
What medically was supposed to work in theory
could not help relaxed intestinal muscles.
Since I could live without the pain meds, did so, recovered quickly.
Body needs exercise. I go to the gym a couple days a week, work within the restraints of my body, to improve myself, I compete against no other. This has helped me along with proper diet avoiding gout, to control my arthritis. We were designed to be in motion.
