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Author Topic: Benefits Of Aspirin If Taken Once A Day Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 06-16-2004 03:20 AM                     I have heard a million times there are great benefits from taking one aspirin tablet per day. I am required to do just that because of the artery problems I have. I guess aspirin is supposedly an excellent blood thinner, and I have been told that chewing an asirin tablet during a heart attack could save your life. However, there can be one nasty side effect. At least, in me there is. I complained to the doctor about it, and she told me it is better than the alternative. I guess she is right. Anyway, the effects are the skin on some areas of the body gets very thin, breaks easily, and small blood vessels near the surface can very easily rupture in event of a minor abrasion. I found this to be true. Yesterday, I was getting my car roadworthy for a long trip to Wisconsin in event I had to make an emergency run there. I was changing the oil filter and it is kind of hard to do on that car because everything is in the way. So, I reached in there, scraped my hand and arm on stationary parts to get my strap wrench in place to loosen the filter. I had to do most of that by feel. After I got the filter loose, I pulled my hand out along with my strap wrench, only to discover the entire back of my hand was covered with blood. After a little first aid, the bleeding stopped, and when I looked at it, it looked like I got involved with a meat grinder. It was kinda gross, but I will post a picture of it to remind anyone that may be on the aspirin kick once a day to be sure to wear some kind of protection. I didn't, and was not aware until what I saw of the aftermath. Again, wear some kind of protection.  |  IP: Logged Dan Lyons Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 698 From: Seal Beach, CA Registered: Sep 2002 posted 06-16-2004 04:00 AM                     OUCH!! That's what happened to my Grandpa from all the various blood thining meds he was on... only his arms and hands looked 10 times worse. Whenever he would be doing something in the yard or around the house it would be common to hear someone say "grandpa you're bleeding again"... because just bumping something could cause it. danny  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 06-16-2004 04:13 AM                     Danny, you got that right. Just the slightest bump is all it takes.  |  IP: Logged Mike Pennell Expert Film Handler Posts: 150 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Apr 2003 posted 06-16-2004 05:08 AM                     Damn doctors and their aspirin. Thanks Paul now I know whats going on with my parents. Always thought it kinda odd they bruise that easily.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 06-16-2004 07:33 AM                        Be aware that constant aspirin use may cause a stomach ulcer too. One reason to take coated enteric aspirin if used on a continuing basis.  |  IP: Logged Randy Stankey Film God Posts: 6539 From: Erie, Pennsylvania Registered: Jun 99 posted 06-16-2004 08:16 AM                     It sounds like your doctor knows his shit pretty well but, if I may, it bears repeating: With any drug, you should always take the lowest dosage that provides the desired effect. So, one thing you can do is to see how LITTLE aspirin you can take and still get the blood thinning effect you want. Balance that with how much of the side effect you are willing to tolerate and you should be able to strike a balance for yourself. If it's any consolation, aspirin has recently been shown to block an enzyme that's been implicated in causing breast cancer. At least you can rest easy with the knowledge that you will have a 40% less chance of getting breast cancer because you take aspirin! [ 06-16-2004, 09:32 AM: Message edited by: Randy Stankey ]  |  IP: Logged Oscar Neundorfer Master Film Handler Posts: 275 From: Senoia, GA Registered: May 2000 posted 06-16-2004 09:19 AM                        Paul, What dosage are you taking. I have known people who are taking one baby aspirin a day, which is a pretty low dosage. My usual medication philosophy is this (which drives my wife crazy since she is a nurse): if 2 pills work then 4 pills work much better. But seriously, I agree with Randy about taking the least possible medication consistent with the desired result. Every one is different, and what works well for one person may be too much (or too little) for you. DISCLAIMER: As always, consult your doctor, and don't listen to quacks like me.  |  IP: Logged Bernard Tonks Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 619 From: Cranleigh, Surrey, England Registered: Apr 2001 posted 06-16-2004 09:22 AM                     In the UK it is a quarter of an Aspirin a day. I’m one of those allergic to aspirin, and if I were to take a couple of tablets for a headache or cold, I would swell up and come out in a rash. My alternative safe medicine is Panadol. A Chemist told me that a glass of red wine a day will help to keep the blood thinner.  |  IP: Logged Dean Kollet Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 591 From: Florida State University Registered: Jul 2003 posted 06-16-2004 09:30 AM                     taking a baby aspirin is probably your best bet....low doses....also Red Wine really helps as well, just don't chase the aspirin with it  |  IP: Logged Gordon Bachlund Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 696 From: Monrovia, CA, USA Registered: Aug 1999 posted 06-16-2004 11:49 AM                        There is a body of opinion that suggests that macular degeration may be hastened by the continual use of aspirin.  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 06-16-2004 04:51 PM                     Oscar, the dose perscribed to me is 235mg Enteric Navy-Issue. Yes, I have heard Red Wine is great. On ocassion, I do that route. I still have a few things to do on the car (rear brakes and thermostat job) but I'll have to take my chances and wait for my arm to heal back together befor I re-bash the hell out of it.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 06-16-2004 05:12 PM                        quote: Paul G. Thompson the dose perscribed to me is 235mg Enteric Navy-Issue. I think you meant 325 milligrams, which is the usual full sized aspirin, regular or enteric. The ones sold for "heart health" are 81 mg.  |  IP: Logged Rachel Craven Madam Moderator Posts: 2190 From: Pensacola, FL Registered: Dec 2000 posted 06-16-2004 05:13 PM                     Hopefully you won't HAVE to make a trip here anytime soon Paul...  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 06-16-2004 06:42 PM                     Another reason to consult a doctor about an aspirin regimen: it can aggravate symptoms of asthma in some people.  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 06-16-2004 08:09 PM                     Oops! John, you are right. It was a typo on my part. Rach, I'll probably know more when all the specialist's reports are in. That should be within the next couple of days. As for now, everything is in limbo.  |  IP: Logged

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