Aspirin as a painkiller??

[Jane8143]

This is probably a very very dim question, but can you still use aspirin as a medicine if you're also taking it for ET??

I take 50mg daily and normally just take paracetamol as a painkiller but I have a hideous cold and trying to look after two sick kids too. Can I take aspirin complex??? I used to take it before my diagnosis and it was amazing at combatting bad colds.

I imagine not but just thought I'd check...

Thanks.

[Mazcd Partner MPNVoice]

Hi Jane, you should check with your haematologist, or haematology nurse specialist. I hope you feel better soon. Maz

[hunter5582]

Check with your doc to confirm. it is likely OK. Just be aware of how much aspirin you are taking as more aspirin = more blood thinning. if your platelet levels are on the higher side than you are at risk for hemorrhage. or myself, i would prefer a cold/flu blend that uses paracetamol as the analgesic. Do also check the blend for interaction with the other meds you are taking.

[Peachjoy]

Hi Jane8143,

I’ve been on Aspirin 75mgs daily for 16 years. I was told then that I must not take Aspirin additionally for other reasons.

(I was also told that I must not use Ibuprofen or Diclofenic).

It’s because of risk of bleeding.

You must check with your haematologist for advice.