TAKING 300MGS ASPERIN AS A SELF-HELP MEASURE . . .

[WardijaWardija]

Hello again Hearties.

Following my recent stress echo test, which I was told was to determine ischemia and micro vascular angina - I was told I was being scheduled for another angioplasty/PCI. Already have 3 stents from back in July.

Time passed, I heard nothing so called the Cardiology OPC. Was told that the procedure had been cancelled and I was no longer on the list ??? I have been trying to find out what's going on, without success to date, but I'm going to hospital tomorrow for something else, so will present myself in Cardiology, seeing that I'm going to be there anyway, to see if I can get an explanation.

During the time I have been waiting, I've had frequent, almost daily angina attacks. As the GNT spray doesn't work for me, hence suspecting that i have MVA, I've taken to taking 300mgs soluble Aspirin- rightly or wrongly, when I feel the angina coming on, and it seems to minimise the attack and then it passes.

Has anybody else out there ever done this ?

And, is it harmful ? Considering I'm already taking the standard asperin daily dose of 75mgs

Just wonderin' . . . 🤔🤔🤔

[Calm2]

Hi, I’m only guessing here but as Asprin is primarily a blood thinner, I would worry about taking that amount although understand completely why you are. You really need an explanation as to why your procedure was cancelled and seek medical advise re Asprin. Just my thoughts. Hope all gets sorted for you .

[WardijaWardija in reply to Calm2]

Thank you Calm2, I'm sure you are right !

If I rang for the emergency services every time I suffered an attack, I'd be at the hospital on a daily basis, observed for 8 hours, then released . . . I've done so on many, many occasions- so I've just learnt to live with it, but no, it's not right.

Really hope I can get an explanation tomorrow.

Thanks for your input 🌹

[Calm2 in reply to WardijaWardija]

Please let me know how you get on🤗

[WardijaWardija in reply to Calm2]

Thank you, I will.

[Milkfairy Heart Star]

Hi

WardijaWardija

Why have you decided to take a dose of 300mgs of aspirin ?

I suggest you talk to your Cardiologist about what you are doing.

Whilst a low dose of aspirin 75mgs is routinely prescribed following a stent being inserted , higher doses can be harmful.

Microvascular angina is a complex condition and it takes trial and error to find the correct medication that will work best for you.

There are several specialists here in the UK and I would encourage you to ask your Cardiologist to seek their advice about your treatment.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Although most hearties on aspirin take 75mg some do take a higher dose of up 300mg. Locally they seem to double the dose if someone is 280lb or over. Higher doses just increase the usual risks of stomach bleeds, etc.

Aspirin should not really relieve angina as its action in very different to GTN spray, Isosorbide Mononitrate, Diltiazem, etc. What may be happening is that aspirin was initially used for pain relief and it is this action that is probably benefitting you. It would be interesting to see if paracetamol gives you the same benefit?

[WardijaWardija in reply to MichaelJH]

Hi Michael

Thanks for your comments. No, I was told that the 300mgs aspirin given, within an hour, was to prevent a HA or a stroke.

I wasn't in any pain. The strange thing is, I've never had any pain in my chest at all, ever.

Any pain, if I can even call it that, more like discomfort - is in the back of my shoulders/neck just behind the cerebellum area. Accompanied by breathlessness, dizziness, perspiring and feeling like I'm going to pass out.

It always passes, and yes, there's always the chance that one time it won't. . . But based on my past statistics, Ill take my chances,

I wish more than anything that the nitrates and spray would relieve these alarming symptoms . . .

Just wish the professionals would confirm, or not - if I do have MVA following my recent stress echo with contrast dye, that, is what i was told they were looking for.

That has not been confirmed, one way or another.

All I now know is that I'm awaiting further stents to be done.

I was told however, that I certainly do have the ischemia that they were looking for.

It's very frustrating, I'll probably be back in the UK before I find out anything. Fit to fly or not, I'm coming home ☺☺

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to WardijaWardija]

Diltiazem is a CCI (calcium channel inhibitor) and works somewhat differently to a nitrate. I found it more effective than Isorbide Mononitrate for angina prevention. It might be worth asking your doctor about it if you have not been prescribed it previously.

[NorthantsSteve]

Hi. You should talk to your doctor. Usual guidance is that you shouldn’t take another NSAID (ie ibuprofen or aspirin) at the same time as your low dosage because of risk of stomach bleeds. NSAIDs can also decrease the effects of other drugs like Bisoprolol. As said by others - you’re probably benefiting from the pain killing aspect of Aspirin.

[dickielex]

That's a lot of aspirin. While I am not medically qualified and my experience may have no bearing on your physiology, I was taken off a much smaller dose of aspirin because of the probable relationship between it and a very, very scary stomach bleed. Aspirin is pretty rough on the gut and, with a cardiac condition, the last thing you need is the drama of a stomach bleed, blood transfusions and general panic. Speak to your GP about the problem and do so urgently. Hope you sort it all out soon.

[Palpman]

The worst pain I had in my life was when I swallowed a 350mg Aspirin whole on an empty stomach.

It got stuck in my stomach lining and burned an ulcer.