Re the aspirin and bleeding. My husband recently stopped baby aspirin, with his doctor's approval, for the 2nd time, because of serious bruising and bleeding with injuries. 96 years ago, post ischemic stroke 12 years ago,and chronically low platelets. Shortly after stopping aspirin the first time 8 years ago,he had aphasia that resolved in a few hours. This time he had a TIA, a first-ever seizure,and took hours to start regaining his cognition and memory. The neurologist explained it as a choice: hard-to-stop bleeding with injuries, or stroke/heart attack. Take your pick.
Great advice on all of these but particularly like your GLP-1 response - making healthy lifestyle changes the focus and hopefully they begin to taper off the meds. 🙌
Thanks! I love these practical Q&A. One thing I’m always asked: people often feel helpless to change the health system, though they see the need every day. What’s one thing that you recommend people do to contribute to the larger societal movement? I’m talking about healthcare, insurance, of course, But also public health, community health.
I’ve been on the lowest dosage of Zepbound for 6 weeks. Like the other inquirer, I am rarely hungry—tho being physically active (as in going to the gym) helps. But when it’s time to eat, I have to force myself as I find most food completely unappetizing—almost disgusting. Should I just hang in there?
Safety coated usually means it’s less likely to irritate the stomach lining which theoretically should help reduce the gastrointestinal bleeding risk. But in reality it doesn’t reduce the risk much. There are risks and benefits of aspirin. The question for anyone considering aspirin (or any medication for that matter) is: do the total benefits outweigh the total harms.
Re the aspirin and bleeding. My husband recently stopped baby aspirin, with his doctor's approval, for the 2nd time, because of serious bruising and bleeding with injuries. 96 years ago, post ischemic stroke 12 years ago,and chronically low platelets. Shortly after stopping aspirin the first time 8 years ago,he had aphasia that resolved in a few hours. This time he had a TIA, a first-ever seizure,and took hours to start regaining his cognition and memory. The neurologist explained it as a choice: hard-to-stop bleeding with injuries, or stroke/heart attack. Take your pick.
You said it. There are so solutions—just trade offs. That’s a very tricky spot. I’m sorry to hear about your husband. 🙏
Thank you, Lucy. As a doctor friend says often, our warranties are almost expired. We're just grateful for each day.
Great advice on all of these but particularly like your GLP-1 response - making healthy lifestyle changes the focus and hopefully they begin to taper off the meds. 🙌
Thanks! I love these practical Q&A. One thing I’m always asked: people often feel helpless to change the health system, though they see the need every day. What’s one thing that you recommend people do to contribute to the larger societal movement? I’m talking about healthcare, insurance, of course, But also public health, community health.
I’ve been on the lowest dosage of Zepbound for 6 weeks. Like the other inquirer, I am rarely hungry—tho being physically active (as in going to the gym) helps. But when it’s time to eat, I have to force myself as I find most food completely unappetizing—almost disgusting. Should I just hang in there?
I hear you - my suggestions are the same as for this other inquirer :)
Does it help in any way to take ‘ safety coated ‘ baby aspirin every day? My cardiologist wants me to take it but I am resisting. Is Plavix better?
Safety coated usually means it’s less likely to irritate the stomach lining which theoretically should help reduce the gastrointestinal bleeding risk. But in reality it doesn’t reduce the risk much. There are risks and benefits of aspirin. The question for anyone considering aspirin (or any medication for that matter) is: do the total benefits outweigh the total harms.