Asprin

Jaffasoft

Jaffasoft

Would it be silly to take an Asprin a day for the next month and a half? Given all the benefits it has shown in some major research in American everything seems to indicate that it has more benefits then negatives.

It's a simple common drug but amazingly does wanders.

Or should it be something that a Doctor advises to do?
 
yes it would be silly.
it would be simply stupid(er) to do so without finding out the full and proper truth from a doctor first(preferably "your doctor" if its you who is considering it). there may be a much simpler alternative. or an underlying cause not requiring a month of aspirin every day. they rot your insides.
 
i dont think it will harm you jaffa...just not 'advisable' is what ive been told.
ive been laid up in the past for some lengths of time on forte and nurofen and various sorts, and after a few days they give you all sorts of 'internal issues'. i dont think they mess you around greatly, just not the best thing for the body is all. good luck.
 
I thought that main discovery of Asprin was that it took small bits of cholesterol of the arteries, though in bad cases there is the risk of a larger chunk freeing up and then blocking the Heart Arteries so then causing a Heart Attack. I'm not that bad.

My thinking was to clean out the pipes so to speak. That's basically what I was thinking it seems simple enough. Though I guess I'm not a Doctor so I should seek pro advice.

I listened to an Interview from a specialist on it on John Laws the other day and there does not seem to be anything to bad about it. Though maybe it is only used and effective in ill patients that it requires those measures to help the process of a possible cure amongst other reasons to administer!?

I will let you know what the Doctor says for interests sack. Doctors Orders ;).
 
I'm just not sure why people would want to take any kind of medication if they didn't have to?:confused: Every form of medication has adverse side effects...admittedly not everyone gets all of them. If you are concerned about cholesterol, why not just eat really healthy food and get plenty of exercise and good sleep.:)
 
Aspirin is an awesome medication. It was used by Socrates!
The theraputic dose for aspirin is 150mg per day(half the standard dose). It is used to stop platlet aggrigation, that is it reduces the risk of blood clot formation which can cause heart attacks, strokes and other similar disorders. In lay terms it thins the blood. However in the clotting cascade there are 53 different pathways and different drugs work .... well differently. Because it decreases clotting, it increases bleeding (as a risk) so active ulcers, etc can be a problem.
It is a fantastic drug, the benifits are immense and more studies are coming out to support its use. However, it is good to get information but see your GP if it is suitable for you. For example, it can exacerbate Asthma. So check with the smart people.
Have you looked at fish oil? Similar style of effect - said to make the platelets more slippery.
 
I have been thinking about taking aspirin too because it really is a wonder drug. I have heard that one of the first things given to a suspected stroke victim is aspirin. It has wonderful preventive properties and in that sense, is not a medicine as such. But I would ckeck it with your doctor, and also, not to take it if you having surgery in the near future
 
Walking is good for you, but people don't do it everyday.

Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for you, but that too gets scoffed at in exchange for the faster (processed) alternative by most.

Other examples of life's natural "wonders" that are virtually risk free and "good for you" include:

A good night's sleep
A long hot soak in the tub
A massage
A hour of meditation
etc
etc
etc
All of which, MOST people don't do.

But sadly, what MANY do DO....is self medicate without proper/expert consultation. This includes taking "wonder" drugs such as aspirin, or overdosing the body with an array of bottled vitamins/minerals better sourced in natural foods. And then of course, in the ever "battle against the bulge" in their infinite wisdom people reduce their calorie intake to dangerously low levels and/or take on strenuous activity (without proper health checks) believing their (short term) efforts will be the quick fix to better health!!! Derrrrr......

Just when I thought people couldn't get any stupider, threads such as these confirms I'm wrong (yet again). :p

Jaffa, if you want to "clean out the pipes" so to speak, try a nice hot vindaloo that should do the trick!!! :D
 
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Monopoly, maybe you should do some research about aspirin before you label people as stupid. For what its worth there are many people with blood disorders that have NOTHING to do with lifestyle. And these people benefit directly from the use of aspirin, otherwise they risk stroke.
 
Pushka said:
Monopoly, maybe you should do some research about aspirin before you label people as stupid. For what its worth there are many people with blood disorders that have NOTHING to do with lifestyle. And these people benefit directly from the use of aspirin, otherwise they risk stroke.
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I have seen streetkids die from ASPRIN Pushka; yes asprin!!!

I have done my homework on ASPRIN and I understand/appreciate the preventative benefits, especially to those who have a history of heart disease. However (and thankfully) I believe Jaffa does not suffer such life threatening ailments. And aside from sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time, his only other risk appears to be a mild(?) case of gullibility, often demonstrated in his quick adoption of peoples uniformed opinions far too readily.

Perhaps I should have put "more gullible" instead of "stupider" would that have made you happy??? (I think not).:rolleyes: My apologies if you find my bluntness too confronting (rest assured, you're not alone). But I would rather Jaffa taking offense at my "labelling" than risk him taking the comments and hearsay of others before seeking proper medical counsel and thereby jeopardising his own health (even minutely).

BTW..I was not implying that blood disorders are remedied by lifestyle change, but with the same breath, I wouldn't advocate ASPRIN for ALL those who do. That kind of inference is irresponsible (I didn't say "stupid".....see I'm learning!!!) ;)
 
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Why, ditto Bill. ;)

(Meaning have you thought of becoming a diplomat?)

I cannot emphasis the importance of seeking medical advice re aspirin taking.

I have seen people have serious and life threatening adverse reactions to aspirin...as well as the potential to irritate the gastric mucosa, aggravate people with/or predisposed to asthma, and no doubt other side affects.

There are also different forms of aspirin available, some Doctors prescribe an enteric coated form of aspirin for their patients...no drug should be taken lightly, expert consultation is very important.

No it is vital...and even then enough things can go wrong even with getting professional advice, don't take risks with your health, anybody.

Strokes can be of different causes too, aneurysm or blockage type...it's just really important to discuss all these things with your MD.
 
our obsession said:
There are also different forms of aspirin available, some Doctors prescribe an enteric coated form of aspirin for their patients...no drug should be taken lightly, expert consultation is very important.
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My doctor thought the coated one was a bit of a marketing thing, but I still take Cartia anyway....

Cheers,

The Y-man
 
Monopoly said:
I have seen streetkids die from ASPRIN Pushka; yes asprin!!!

Perhaps I should have put "more gullible" instead of "stupider" would that have made you happy??? (I think not).:rolleyes: My apologies if you find my bluntness too confronting (rest assured, you're not alone). But I would rather Jaffa taking offense at my "labelling" than risk him taking the comments and hearsay of others before seeking proper medical counsel and thereby jeopardising his own health (even minutely).

BTW..I was not implying that blood disorders are remedied by lifestyle change, but with the same breath, I wouldn't advocate ASPRIN for ALL those who do. That kind of inference is irresponsible (I didn't say "stupid".....see I'm learning!!!) ;)
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You make so many assumptions about people. And just how you would 'know' I would not accept your teminology change :rolleyes: The rolleyes says it all. There is a difference between bluntness and calling people's comments stupid; just as there is a difference between being assertive and aggressive :rolleyes:

All those who mentioned the benefits of aspirin suggested checking this out with his doctor. What more do you want!

People unfortunately will abuse all kinds of medicinals and other everyday items (viz panadol, oil sprays etc) but that in no way detracts from their proper purpose. People die from Panadol regularly, but if they survive they suffer liver damage. But Panadol is the safest medicinal to give children with a fever.)
 
The Y-man said:
My doctor thought the coated one was a bit of a marketing thing, but I still take Cartia anyway....

Cheers,

The Y-man
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Enteric-coated aspirin reduces minor stomach irritation but it does not prevent gastrointestinal bleeding. People who use low-dose daily aspirin therapy to prevent heart disease are often prescribed this safety-coated "gentler" option.

This page was sent to me, when I questioned how it was possible for one of the streetkids I'd had dealings with was reported dead from taking asprin. I was dumbstruck with the news and it was beyond my comprehension that this could happen from a drug I had always considered so mild:

http://www.drugs.com/aspirin.html

The point I was trying to make above, and IMO what should be "The bottom line": ALWAYS consult a medical practitioner and preferrably one who knows your medical history!!!
 
Pushka said:
You make so many assumptions about people.
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Yes I do, I make no bones about it. And if you think you don't then you're not being honest with yourself; because (whether you want to hear it or not) as human beings (a sad reality is that) WE ALL DO.

Sometimes "assumptions" are all I have to go on, and if it means making a bad choice based on a wrong assumption; then I bend over and take what's coming to me.

In which case, allow me to bend over (yet again) for the inappropriate rolling eyes smiley :rolleyes:

Anyway, thanks for clarifying the definition aggressive vs assertive. You call it black; I'll call it grey; but at the end of the day it's all individual opinion, and you are entitled to yours Pushka.

I do judge; I am critical but I ALSO get up in the middle of the night, 3-4 sometimes to pick up the pieces of human beings that others who claim far greater superiority than you or I have inflicted on them. I have seen these people fall for the same rubbish over and over, because they don't believe anyone would ever hurt them (again); they don't know any better. But I do!!! Now if that makes me assuming or aggressive, then so be it!!! I don't ask for accolades, hell I don't even ask for a "thanks" all I want is for them to be safe; and that is all I wanted for Jaffa (albeit I went about it inappropriately) and as usual inserting sarcasm when it was uncalled for. But I know that Jaffa has made mistakes, some that could have been very ugly had it not been for warnings from others more in-the-know in this forum (and no, not me) that gave him enough information to help him rethink his poor choices.

Nonetheless, I apologise in advance to Jaffa if he thinks I'm calling him stupid; he knows I don't think him such. Gullible perhaps (at times) mainly because of the youth of his years, but not stupid.

I apologise to you for the :rolleyes: face, and for the tone of my post which obviously is offensive to you.

Have a great day, and if I may.....:)

Cheers,
Jo
 
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