Aspirin and “bro-science”

[Poppy]

I’ve read so much already on this site I have forgotten some of the folks I’ve had discussions with.

I had brought up the suggestion that my surgeon had given me (and a study i read) about taking 2 aspirin a day for bigger guys over 200 pounds.

I’m not due any labs for another month or so BUT… I did smash by finger at an odd angle with a framing hammer and it bled like never before. Other than a couple good scalp splitting incidents, I’ve never been a big bleeder…tatts, gun shots etc.

I don’t know if it’s from the two aspirin a day plus regular blood donations and lots of water and just cruising on a trt or just hit it just right but it was very fluid and runny not like any other time before. Took forever to clot.

 

[PNWmuscle]

Pretty sure aspirin is a blood thinner and will play into that. I think, but I’m no doctor/nurse.

 

[Poppy]

It is and if it’s as it seems then that’s good news for me. I’m older and completely in the heart attack stroke window. Not scientific evidence by no means.

 

[NeuroRN]

It’s certainly the aspirin. I’d drop back to one 81mg aspirin a day. I’ve worked in post-op open heart surgery, post cardiac cath, surgical, neurosurgical, and post stroke ICU’s- it’s rare I see anyone getting more than 81mg for anticoagulant reasons.

It’s not bro science. Aspirin interrupts the clotting cascade. Which is why we only use 81mg.

 

[TBU]

Aspirin is not bro science. If you call in and say you think you’re having a heart attack they will tell you to take a 325 mg aspirin. My doc put me on 81mg of aspirin a day to thin my blood. I just recently started 2 81mg a day after you or someone said over 200 pounds should. Of course I jumped on DuckDuckGo and read up and there is quite a bit of data on that. So yes aspirin thins the blood along with higher water intake. And old fucks like me on a cycle can use the help. . Also helps if you have headaches a lot.

 

[Poppy]

I realize aspirin and thinning of the blood is not bro science… I was speculating on the 2 a day recommendation and my smashed finger. My doc put me on the same thing. Even on one a day I would rarely bleed so it was something unusual for me.

It was me that was discussing the 2@ day.

 

[JB_rD81]

I take 81 mg a day ever since a month before my hip replacement. It was was to help prevent DVT/PE while I was inactive after surgery, but a habit I’ve kept up since. Heart issues run in my family, and even though I have type O blood, I’d like to stay on top of things

 

[LaserPharm]

I have found myself very interested in the study of blood types and the roles it plays in health, and even sleep patterns

 

[Burl]

does aspirin have any effect on blood pressure?

 

[Poppy]

That sir I do not know. Me personally, bp has been good prior to and after daily aspirin. Basically hasn’t changed over the years. On cycle or cruising.

 

[herrubermensch]

Basic physics would indicate thicker blood would cause higher blood pressure, just as thicker oil facilitates higher oil pressure in an engine. But I’m no doctor.

 

[TBU]

Great read. Taking aspirin at night before bed seems to help with BP. Morning dose not so much. Pretty interesting article. I might start taking mine at night.

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www.webmd.com

 

[NeuroRN]

The 2 aspirin for those over 200lbs will be something I look into. Especially bc 96% of all ICU patients in the southeast are morbidly obese. Thanks for this.

 

[Poppy]

Great read. Thanks brother.

 

[JMan]

There have also been studies that show that if you come off aspirin after being on it for a few months, your risk of heart attack/clot/stroke is way higher than it was initially. Your body grows to depend on it, so if you get on it, stay on. That said, if you miss a couple days here or there, you’re not gonna die right away

 

[Burl]

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[EL-PEZIDENTE]

81mg baby Aspirin is usual for adult cardiovascular prophylaxis and 325mg (enteric coated) is usually the maximum recommended dosage.
Have you ever had a CBC (Complete blood count)? Platelets are included in this test and normal is 150k-400 or 450k. Mine run barely at 150 so me taking meds like Toradol are not a great idea. I keep some on hand (injectable) because if you wrench your neck or back one shot knocks the snot out of the pain and inflamation and it is not an opioid.

 

[Dirtnasty]

I’m
Not sure I have since an intro from you yet. You seem to have knowledge maybe I’ve just missed
It

 

[Poppy]

@EL-PEZIDENTE yes sir. Im single digit midget in months to my 60th…I’ve been seeing same arguably the best doc around here for almost 3 decades. He is very thorough and well aware of my gear usage along with many other very bad “decisions”. I have gotten labs every 3 months for 10 years now. Ekg 1@ year etc etc. i have very good insurance. Overall my health is stellar…my a1c is my bane. I’m buckeling down for a blast (ish) cycle this spring/summer…age appropriate of course. I’m my own worst enemy with my sugar. My docs wife just died and he is old so that is up in the air.