Side effects of baby aspirin

[Softy125]

I want to talk about the side effects of taking baby aspirin.

I had been taking aspirin daily for more than a year on doctor's orders, and at the end of last year, I experienced eye problems and almost constant slight fatigue, especially after breakfast. In the eyes, especially in the right, strong discomfort periodically appeared, redness in the morning and a slight pain during the day. eye drops helped for a short time.

By elimination, I found out that this is not an allergy and does not depend on products. And I decided to try to stop taking aspirin. After a few days, the fatigue almost disappeared, I began to sleep better, the whining in my body stopped and the discomfort and pain in my eyes disappeared. That is, I felt like a normal healthy person.

I found that a recent study by a group of scientists from the Academic Medical Center and Institute of Neurology (Netherlands) showed that long-term use of aspirin, even in small doses, can significantly increase the likelihood of age-related neovascular macular degeneration. This disease is one of the main causes of vision loss in elderly patients. At the same time, it is impossible to correct visual function with glasses or contact lenses.

I currently take a white willow bark supplement instead of aspirin for blood thinning. I take a supplement of hawthorn to stabilize my blood pressure, and a supplement of burdock root and vitamin D3 to support overall health and the immune system. All of this is working well at the moment. It is not always necessary to rely on chemicals, there are many natural remedies that can keep our body in good shape.

I hope that my experience will help someone make the right decisions, relying not only on doctors, but also on their intuition, analyzing their condition and helping themselves. All good health!

[ainslie]

congratulations on finding an alternative you personally feel comfortable with, however I urge anyone to not stop their aspirin or add anything else without discussing with their haematologist and possibly optician if that is a concern.

Softy, are you able to post the study or give us the full name of it please.

[Softy125 in reply to ainslie]

I didn't read the study itself, it was just quotes from it, but there are plenty of articles on the internet on this topic, although many scientists don't see a good reason to stop taking low-dose aspirin routinely as a preventive measure. In this case, I described my experience and do not urge to refuse aspirin, but I think that it will not hurt to be more attentive to taking medications and the state of my health. Also, unfortunately, now many doctors adhere to the formal treatment protocol and do not want to take new steps, so you have to read various studies and patient cases. Each human body is individual and someone can get into 98% and someone into 2%. My case only confirmed that there can be such side effects, but this is my case.

[Jamesxyz]

I found this.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/286...

Purpose: To review current literature of the benefits that aspirin provides for patients' cardiovascular health compared with the risk of AMD worsening.

Methods: We performed a review and critically analyzed six cardiovascular and four ophthalmological trials regarding risks and benefits of aspirin use. The prospective randomized cardiovascular trials had a cumulative 167,580 while the 3 smaller ophthalmological data sets had a cumulative 12,015 subjects.

Results: The reviewed meta-analysis literature demonstrated a statistically significant 32% reduction in the risk of nonfatal stroke with regular aspirin users. The study also documented that aspirin users decreased the risk of fatal vascular deaths by 15%. Of the three ophthalmological studies highlighting the adverse affects of aspirin association with AMD, all suggested an exacerbation of AMD without statistical significance and broad confidence bands.

Conclusion: Overall, the number, size, and quality of the cardiovascular studies recommending aspirin use are far superior to the fewer, smaller and conflicting studies suggesting a possible adverse effect of aspirin use in relation to AMD. The benefits of aspirin usage include preserving the duration and quality of life by decreasing stroke and heart attack risk. These benefits seem to far outweigh the theoretical risks of possibly exacerbating wet AMD, which can be reasonably controlled with anti-VEGF therapy.

[ainslie in reply to Jamesxyz]

well done, great post

[Softy125 in reply to Jamesxyz]

Thanks for the link, but this is a different study, there are many publications on this topic. However, I would like to note that my story was not about the research of scientists, but specifically about my case. I ran into this problem and had to make my own choice. Just maybe my case will help someone to be more attentive to their condition.

[hunter5582]

Glad to hear you found an approach that seems to be working for you. We each need an individualized approach to managing a MPN. One size does not fit all. The standard protocols are right for most people, but not for all people.

I also use a number of different complementary health interventions, which have been very effective; however, I would add a note of caution. If something is biologically active enough to help you, it can also hurt you and interact with things. Just because it is "natural" does not mean that it is safe. That is why I consult with an Integrative/Functional Medicine doctor. These docs are more knowledgeable about complementary health, take a more holistic view, and understand the interface with more traditional Western medicine.

Wishing you continued success moving forward.

[saltmarsh]

Many thanks for this post. I am totally in agreement. In the US, the typical response to every imaginable problem is to simply pop a pill. Even at the age of 76 I am amazed at how many of my friends refuse to do anything natural - be it exercise, stretching, better eating, etc. Well done and congrats to you.

[Mostew]

good to hear you are feeling better.

As Hunter said working with professionals who are knowledge in both conventional and

Alternative s is very helpful .

Despite having a great interest in many natural treatments for many year( before it was fashionable). I don’t self prescribe to treat more serious conditions .

One reason is. Getting the dose correct for me.

I’m relatively happy trying to counter negative effects of conventional medicine with natural.

Hope you continue to stay symptom free.

[Nicolaf16]

interesting , I have been taking pine bark instead of aspirin.

[Otterfield]

I'm pleased that you have found a way to feel better. However, I second what Hunter has said - "natural" doesn't necessarily mean good for you. It is important to consult with a fully qualified practitioner before taking anything. Also, please tell your doctor everything you are taking - if you are taken ill, the medical staff need to know.

Remember, everything is comprised of "chemicals" including your own body and everything you eat.