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[GeeMoney]

Looking for advice on Bayer aspirin. Is it safe to take once in a while. I know Advil is a no no and Tylenol is a better option but wasn't sure about simple aspirin. Thanks.

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Aspirin is an NSAID, so it should not be taken just like Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, and others. Tylenol should be taken but only sparingly. Too much Tylenol could eventually lead to liver issues.

[Bet117 NKF Ambassador]

Hi GeeMoney,

Honestly, check with your doctor to see if Aspirin is a safe pain reliever for you.

Some cardiologists and hematologists allow a baby aspirin as part of a preventative regimen, so first they are monitoring it and secondly, if the patient is diabetic or CKD they feel that the benefits out weigh the risks.

Everyone is different with different conditions.

I do know that NASID's are not recommended for kidney patients. Tylenol has been recommended.

Give a call and share!

Bet

[FlowerPreciousLover]

Yes, please check with your doc about aspirin. As Mr. Kidney and Bet117 wrote, each patient is different.

Following a stroke 3-4 yrs ago, my cardiologist put me on baby aspirin and plavix. When diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease, my nephrologist advised me to stop all NSAIDS and use Tylenol only as needed. When asked about the 1 baby aspirin/day, she said it would be ok but to also ask cardiologist. My cardio agreed 1/day was ok.

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I'm one of the exceptions that Bet117 and FlowerPreciousLover mentioned. Because of heart issues I've been on a daily 81mg dose of aspirin by my cardiologist(s) since 2003. I answered the question as I thought it was for temporary pain relief. Aspirin for heart help is one of those tough decisions that someone with CKD has to make from time to time. I was on the aspirin dose for 14 years before I was diagnosed with CKD. In doing my research I found out about NSAIDs and kidney disease. When I spoke to both my nephrologist and cardiologist each one recommended the aspirin regimen to continue as it was helping my heart. For personal reasons I am not a candidate for transplants of any kind. Should my kidneys fail, I can live my preferred life on HHD. Should my heart fail, I'm down for the long dirt nap. For me, that was a simple decision. The aspirin was helping the more critical health issue I faced and none of my physicians thought the daily 81mg dosage was hurting my kidneys.

I've met a lot of folks who have had to make similar decisions regarding medication for one health issue at the expense of another. I've made changes with physicians over the last few years and each one has reviewed my health history file and have supported the aspirin regimen even though I've mainly been up and down in the Stage 3 area for CKD. Unless a miracle product come on the market to replace the aspirin for heart issues like mine, I plan to continue it.

As stated by Bet117 and FlowerPreciousFlower it is critical to speak to all of your doctors about the aspirin regimen, and the final decision should be up to you the patient about the course you follow.

[GeeMoney in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the explanation. Yes, the original question was just for some arthritic discomfort and I've always turned to an Advil or a couple of aspirins to get rid of it. I WAS on the 81mg childrens aspirin for about 2 years because I had started taking BP meds as well as my cholesterol was elevated and my gp thought it was a good idea. More recently I'm completely off of my BP meds and looking to get off of my cholesterol meds. PB diet has helped to make some serious changes for me. If I could only get my EGFR to follow along that would be great! Thanks again for all of the info. Very informative. Stay well.

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador]

Mr. Kidney is exactly right. For some people, the asprin is a good choice, but only with a doctors approval. My hubby is on it and he is stage 3. But his heart condition and diabetes warrants this as a precaution. I am stage 4 and for me, its a no.

[GeeMoney in reply to Bassetmommer]

Thank you.

[Sammi_n_Munk]

Hello there GeeMoney! I found this site online regarding Aspirin and those of us with CKD. From the little bit that I read, it doesn’t sound as though they recommend it. But they advise consulting with your doctor(s) on that. I hope this is helpful to you. Take good care of yourself. All my best to you! Bye for now! 😊👍✌️

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