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Nothing like aspirin

LilacTree — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 19:59:03 GMT

I have a lot of pain to deal with. I will not take prescription pain relievers or opiods. So I use Aleve when my pain is worse than usual. It takes the edge off, but that's about it.

I have taken ibuprofen in the past in large doses and wound up with high blood pressure, so I had to stop taking it.

Tylenol is useless for pain.

The other night I took a regular aspirin. Just one. And the pain was totally gone in 20 minutes. I know one cannot take aspirin all the time because it thins the blood and can cause internal bleeding. But there is no pain reliever like it. It's thousands of years old and has many other benefits. I wish I could take it every day. It used to be the drug of choice for RA and I can understand why.

Re: Nothing like aspirin

cherry — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:01:39 GMT

I'm so glad you got relief. You should make sure to take it with food @LilacTree. You might even consider the coated variety

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LilacTree — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:08:41 GMT

@cherrywrote:
I'm so glad you got relief. You should make sure to take it with food @LilacTree. You might even consider the coated variety

@cherry

I do use the coated variety, 325 mg (I cut it in half). Maybe I'll get a box of unsalted crackers and keep it in my nightstand so I can take aspirin during the night when the pain wakes me up. First thing in the morning (after my Synthroid) would be a joy also.

I guess I should run this past my doctor, but I'm really tempted to use more aspirin. The difference it made was almost like a miracle.

Re: Nothing like aspirin

trenet — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:25:13 GMT

@LilacTree

I agree. I wish I could take it more often.

Because of medical treatments, I’m not always able to take aspirin.

I have been cautioned about potential bleeding from ibuprofen and naproxen too.

(A former colleague of mine had a major bleeding internal problem from regular ibuprofen , she thought she was avoiding problems by taking it rather aspirin.)

Fortunately, Tylenol works for some of my headaches but, does little for any pain caused by inflammation. Ibuprofen does nothing for my headaches but, helps with back and shoulder pain.

Aspirin works best for me for both types.

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kelsey17 — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:28:21 GMT

I agree....wish i could take aspirin here and there...but because of medications...i am only able to take tylenol which does NOTHING........Also...my father had RA years

back and took aspirin all the time....he swore by it...but

you really have to be so careful......we came home one day to find him passed out on the sofa...got him to the hospital and they told him he was bleeding internally from the overuse of the aspirin....he had a big ulcer......after healing he only took it when he felt he had no choice....great med...but gotta be careful with continued use....

Re: Nothing like aspirin

LilacTree — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:46:34 GMT

@kelsey17wrote:
I agree....wish i could take aspirin here and there...but because of medications...i am only able to take tylenol which does NOTHING........Also...my father had RA years
back and took aspirin all the time....he swore by it...but
you really have to be so careful......we came home one day to find him passed out on the sofa...got him to the hospital and they told him he was bleeding internally from the overuse of the aspirin....he had a big ulcer......after healing he only took it when he felt he had no choice....great med...but gotta be careful with continued use....

@kelsey17

Yes, I know, that's why it's not recommended. And I have many gastrointestinal issues and it would affect them also. But it's so frustrating not to be able to take aspirin when it is so effective for pain!!

As we both know, Tylenol is useless for pain. I don't even have it in the house. My BP went back to normal after I stopped the ibuprofen. And I don't take the Aleve often, maybe two to four tabs a week, and it doesn't do that much for me anyway.

Wish there was an answer!!

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x Hedge — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:47:37 GMT

@LilacTreewrote:

I do use the coated variety, 325 mg (I cut it in half). Maybe I'll get a box of unsalted crackers and keep it in my nightstand so I can take aspirin during the night when the pain wakes me up. First thing in the morning (after my Synthroid) would be a joy also.

I guess I should run this past my doctor, but I'm really tempted to use more aspirin. The difference it made was almost like a miracle.

If you're cutting them in half you're exposing the contents, and not getting the benefit of using the coated variety.

Re: Nothing like aspirin

LilacTree — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 20:50:11 GMT

@x Hedgewrote:
@LilacTreewrote:

I do use the coated variety, 325 mg (I cut it in half). Maybe I'll get a box of unsalted crackers and keep it in my nightstand so I can take aspirin during the night when the pain wakes me up. First thing in the morning (after my Synthroid) would be a joy also.

I guess I should run this past my doctor, but I'm really tempted to use more aspirin. The difference it made was almost like a miracle.
If you're cutting them in half you're exposing the contents, and not getting the benefit of using the coated variety.

@x Hedge

OMG! You're right!! Well, I only did it once. And I'll throw the other half away right now.

Re: Nothing like aspirin

Trinity11 — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:06:39 GMT

@LilacTreewrote:
I have a lot of pain to deal with. I will not take prescription pain relievers or opiods. So I use Aleve when my pain is worse than usual. It takes the edge off, but that's about it.

I have taken ibuprofen in the past in large doses and wound up with high blood pressure, so I had to stop taking it.

Tylenol is useless for pain.

The other night I took a regular aspirin. Just one. And the pain was totally gone in 20 minutes. I know one cannot take aspirin all the time because it thins the blood and can cause internal bleeding. But there is no pain reliever like it. It's thousands of years old and has many other benefits. I wish I could take it every day. It used to be the drug of choice for RA and I can understand why.

I took one 82mg coated aspirin for months after my first heart attack combined with Plavix. It nearly ruined my life with all the gastro-intestinal problems it gave me. I was living on Tums and antacids. When I was told to stop, within a few weeks my stomach issues resolved.

If if you have problems with eating and stomach pain @LilacTree, I would check with your physician regarding the use of aspirin as a painkiller.

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LilacTree — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:13:54 GMT

@Trinity11wrote:
@LilacTreewrote:
I have a lot of pain to deal with. I will not take prescription pain relievers or opiods. So I use Aleve when my pain is worse than usual. It takes the edge off, but that's about it.

I have taken ibuprofen in the past in large doses and wound up with high blood pressure, so I had to stop taking it.

Tylenol is useless for pain.

The other night I took a regular aspirin. Just one. And the pain was totally gone in 20 minutes. I know one cannot take aspirin all the time because it thins the blood and can cause internal bleeding. But there is no pain reliever like it. It's thousands of years old and has many other benefits. I wish I could take it every day. It used to be the drug of choice for RA and I can understand why.

I took one 82mg coated aspirin for months after my first heart attack combined with Plavix. It nearly ruined my life with all the gastro-intestinal problems it gave me. I was living on Tums and antacids. When I was told to stop, within a few weeks my stomach issues resolved.

If if you have problems with eating and stomach pain @LilacTree, I would check with your physician regarding the use of aspirin as a painkiller.

@Trinity11

I know, Trin. I'll probably not be able to use it because of what is already a totally messed up gastrointestinal system. I will see the gastro doc next Friday. He'll probably recommend a prescription pain killer, and that's not without its egregious side effects either, which is why I've always avoided it. I don't think there's an answer for someone like me. Maybe I'll do better when the warm weather returns.

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cherry — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:18:20 GMT

@LilacTree have you tried pain patches? Do they make asprin in a patch form?

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LilacTree — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:26:39 GMT

@cherrywrote:
@LilacTree have you tried pain patches? Do they make asprin in a patch form?

@cherry

Yes, I have Salonpas (lidocaine), which is really the same as the patches the ortho doc gave to me. I would have to use more than one because one doesn't do much for me. And we're not supposed to use more than one at a time.

I'll research to see if aspirin patches exist . . . I'll let you know.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:27:36 GMT

@LilacTree Prior to all my multiple joint replacements....I suffered horribly with hip an knee pain....I worked retail sales so I had to walk and bend on 8 hour shifts. For over 10 years I LIVED ON ASPRIN. I took about 8 tablets four times a day.... everyday to get through the day. The pain was so HORRIBLE.

How I did not destroy my kidneys and stomach I will never know. I guess I had a hard stomach!

Since having both knees and both hips replaced...I take no aspirin at all. I am pretty much pain free now. It is a blessing. I still have Osteoarthritis in my spine, but I can keep the inflammation down with natural pain relievers like Zyflamad and Chinese herbs.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 21:39:08 GMT

@LilacTreewrote:
I have a lot of pain to deal with. I will not take prescription pain relievers or opiods. So I use Aleve when my pain is worse than usual. It takes the edge off, but that's about it.

I have taken ibuprofen in the past in large doses and wound up with high blood pressure, so I had to stop taking it.

Tylenol is useless for pain.

The other night I took a regular aspirin. Just one. And the pain was totally gone in 20 minutes. I know one cannot take aspirin all the time because it thins the blood and can cause internal bleeding. But there is no pain reliever like it. It's thousands of years old and has many other benefits. I wish I could take it every day. It used to be the drug of choice for RA and I can understand why.

I’m sorry you’re in so much at times. Seems like you’re doing the best you can.

Re: Nothing like aspirin

jlkz — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 22:40:38 GMT

@LilacTree

You may want to ask your doctor about using willow bark which a friend who cannot take aspirin swears by its efficiency. It was the original aspirin source...found in Holly Hill-type natural remedy stores.

Just passing the info along and hope you find on-going relief.

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x Hedge — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 23:34:16 GMT

Overall, I agree with your original thought @LilacTree.

Aspirin has it all; analgesic, anti-pyritic, anti-inflammatory.

Aspirin works better for me than any other OTC pain reliever, and I do wish I could still take it.

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Q4u — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 23:48:13 GMT

@LilacTreewrote:
I have a lot of pain to deal with. I will not take prescription pain relievers or opiods. So I use Aleve when my pain is worse than usual. It takes the edge off, but that's about it.

I have taken ibuprofen in the past in large doses and wound up with high blood pressure, so I had to stop taking it.

Tylenol is useless for pain.

The other night I took a regular aspirin. Just one. And the pain was totally gone in 20 minutes. I know one cannot take aspirin all the time because it thins the blood and can cause internal bleeding. But there is no pain reliever like it. It's thousands of years old and has many other benefits. I wish I could take it every day. It used to be the drug of choice for RA and I can understand why.

I agree and tend to take regular coated aspirin for pain as I have a lot of jaw and neck pain and am beginning to get aches and stiffness in my joints. But you are wise to be cautious taking it.... my son was just diagnosed with a Peptic Ulcer from (his doctor surmised) taking two before going to sleep. The doctor said that is the worst way to take it because it tends to settle at the top of the stomach and ulcerate. Fortunately, this kind of ulcer can be treated and his successfully went away.

It's hard finding something that can be used daiiy.....

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Q4u — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 23:56:03 GMT

@x Hedgewrote:
@LilacTreewrote:

I do use the coated variety, 325 mg (I cut it in half). Maybe I'll get a box of unsalted crackers and keep it in my nightstand so I can take aspirin during the night when the pain wakes me up. First thing in the morning (after my Synthroid) would be a joy also.

I guess I should run this past my doctor, but I'm really tempted to use more aspirin. The difference it made was almost like a miracle.
If you're cutting them in half you're exposing the contents, and not getting the benefit of using the coated variety.

You'd be better off taking two low dose coated aspirins (80 mg each or 160 mg for both)... half of the 325 would be (162.50 mg), so they would only be 2.50 mgs over cutting a regular aspirin in half.... Correct me if I'm wrong please or if low dose wouldn't be as effective doubled, I've not tried it.....

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software — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:20:37 GMT

If I am really over tired and everything hurts, I take a Tylenol PM before I go to bed.

I cut it in half, then in half again. I only take ONE FOURTH of the tablet.

Makes me drowsy, I can sleep all night and no "hangover" in the morning.

I'm told not to take Advil and Tylenol alone barely takes off the edge.

It's funny you mention aspirin. A friend of mine was on vacation in Cozumel, nearly ripped off her big toenail accidentally, all she could get was aspirin and she was amazed how well it works. She's suffered with RA for years so she knows pain.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:39:57 GMT

Interesting story about aspirin (salicylate). Years ago in the old boxing rings, boxer's trainers used oil of wintergreen laced with salicylate to rub down the boxer's muscles just before a match. It sure did kill the pain but it also made it a darn bloody match.