1 asprin a day, to keep the blood clots away?

[njpooldude]

I was told yesterday while running aas its smart to take an asprin a day to keep the blood thin and help prevent clots... sounds like a great idea, and no disrespect to the guy who was nice enough to give me some tips but i would like to know if anyone else agrees/why and or disagrees and why?

thanks for your time!

 

[thebrick]

I think its a good idea. Fish oil is good too. When running AAS, elevated RBC could be a concern with clotting. My doctor has me on an aspirin a day too for heart health. It doesn't really "thin" the blood, it just keeps blood platelets from sticking together as easily.

From health news on the BBC:

Research has suggested the painkiller may have the following benefits:
• Cuts risk of blood clots, and therefore heart attack and strokes
• Protects against breast cancer caused by oestrogen
• Helps prevent asthma
• Cuts the risk of deep vein thrombosis
• May help women who have had repeated miscarriages to have a baby
• Helps prevent pre-eclampsia
• Blocks development of cataracts

Now there is research that may suggest it protects against liver damage from drinking booze and drug damage:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7850623.stm

Disclaimer: this is not an endorsement to drink or take drugs

Not bad for a cheap relatively safe pill

 

[gridlock]

100%

since i ran equi last i've been doing it. its suggested that all males over age of 30 (i think) should take it regardless of aas use as per the bricks statement above.

if you're on gear like equi its a must aswell (thanks steel for the heads up on that)

 

[marilyn]

something else....

Before any surgery the doctors will ask you to stop taking aspirin....also for any dental work like extracting a tooth, or gum surgery, you usually have to stop aspirin for at least 7-10 days.

 

[big E]

I take a "baby" aspirin 81mg. That was always the recommened dose for helping the health of the heart and a known reducer of having a stroke. Not sure if this is the dose that this guy recomended or the regular dose which I believe is 325mg?

 

[njpooldude]

marilyn is this because it makes u bleed more?

thanks everyone for the replies.. im only 26 but BOLD is in the diet. I bought low dose 81mg asprin which is from what ive been told, made for "one a day applications for heart health"

Thanks again everyone.. oh and marilyn.. your pool pic is unreal.. u are seriously gonna make every girl in may wish they stayed home

 

[njpooldude]

I take a "baby" aspirin 81mg. That was always the recommened dose for helping the health of the heart and a known reducer of having a stroke. Not sure if this is the dose that this guy recomended or the regular dose which I believe is 325mg?

he didnt say how much, but i know asprin can eat away at the lining of your stomach so im stickin with the low dose,

 

[Trojan Muscle]

I take a 325 mg. aspirin (regular size) per day upon the suggestion of the Chief of Cardiology of a major hospital here in the SF Bay Area.

Just be sure to let anyone know if you are facing any type of surgical procedure....

 

[Wynn]

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Bayer makes a "heart advantage" dose.

 

[GoneForFuckingEver8]

well i have been taking aspirin everyday along with ephedrine and caffeine. looks like a bonus to the classic fat burning energy combo.

 

[DLStryker]

It does help the blood plateletts slide easier, but it will not reduce the hermatocrit level (proportion of RBC in the blood).

Stryker

 

[MAD_SCIENTIST]

Just my professional opinion...

marilyn is this because it makes u bleed more?

not to jack the reply. I usually tell my patients to ask their PCP if its ok to stop the aspirin regimin prior to me doing any dental surgery. Even with simple 6month cleaning. To me, its ok to continue the low dose 81mg baby aspirin- no need to discontinue prior to dental work. My concern is if my patients are on coumadin or any type of blood thinner type meds. Always ask your PCP just to make sure. Safety first.

MS

 

[IM MACHO]

another interesting and helpful tip!! love this board!!

 

[Moen]

I have the "cardio-aspirine", it's dosed at 100mg

 

[Pekkerwood]

On the advice of the Chief of Cardiology at yet another major hospital, I take a full adult aspirin. Every study I have read personally however seems to indicate that the benefits do not increase over taking the 81mg version however.

I think when your blood gets "thicker" from prolonged steriod use it could hurt for the platelets to "slide" better.

 

[richie34]

uncanny i was just about to start a thread on this, like said this board always answers all those little but important things. is it ok to break a regular tab in half as i too thought too much damaged the gut lining?

 

[bigcats]

Funny this post comes up.I went to my primary care doctor yesterday.My rbc count was 17, i guess a few points up from lat time.I knew this was going to happen since im on 400mg of equipoise.I have been taking aspirn now for 2 years.Like above said it doesnt make blood thinner it keeps platelets from stickining together.Blood work for me is done every 3 months,i am on liptor for cholestrol.So they have to make sure liver enzymes are ok.When youre on gear your blood gets thicker anyway.A good idea is to donate blood every 3 months.

 

[Pekkerwood]

On the advice of the Chief of Cardiology at yet another major hospital, I take a full adult aspirin. Every study I have read personally however seems to indicate that the benefits do not increase over taking the 81mg version however.

I think when your blood gets "thicker" from prolonged steriod use it could hurt for the platelets to "slide" better.

 

[BOWB4ME]

Oral aas don't agree with me at all. They tend to shoot my BP up more than normal gear and sometimes cause me to feel out of breathe when training. IMO when I take a full 325mg asprin EOD it helps those side affect to subside, and my cheeks don't get that flushed look as often. Just my .02

 

[marilyn]

NJ

marilyn is this because it makes u bleed more?

thanks everyone for the replies.. im only 26 but BOLD is in the diet. I bought low dose 81mg asprin which is from what ive been told, made for "one a day applications for heart health"

Thanks again everyone.. oh and marilyn.. your pool pic is unreal.. u are seriously gonna make every girl in may wish they stayed home

thank you....and yes for the bleeding.....Also, you want to form a blood clot after extractions,and have the site heal under blood clot, so you do not develop dry sockets,which are very painful. This was a very good thread