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In view of the recent press about aspirin and how it can protect against some formss of common cancer, has anyone decided to take it? in a magazine recently, Dr Hilary Jones says that it might be worth considering if you are over 50 - what do you think? might mention it to my GP on Fri
 
I was put on aspirin 75mg when diagnosed. There are possible side effects, like stomach ulcers though, so it's one of those things where you need to weigh up the risk/benefit. The reason I was put on it was because they thought I'd had a heart attack the day after diagnosis - I hadn't as it turned out, but have continued taking it.
 
im a home care worker and up to recently went to a 102 year old who had always had an aspirin a day and thats all. (no other meds until she died)She did have dementia in the end but only slight which i think isnt bad for 102. She was still living in her own home as well.
 
I think it is an idividual thing and the best person to talk to is your doctor. He has your medical records so is in a good position to advise.

On a personal level, I hate taking pills, so if I can avoid another I will.
 
I can't take aspirin as it gives me horrendous nose bleeds.
 
My previous GP (the good one!) put me on 75mg asprin when I had a full heart check at the age of 40 (thankfully all was OK). His comment was that research suggested that it was beneficial to long-term diabetics as well as "most" people over the age of .... well, not teenagers any more😉
Crucial thing is to take advice from a doctor, rather than striking out on your own. Like all meds, it's very personal to you in terms of benefits and side effects.
 
I keep forgetting to ask, but it reduces inflammation and helps those who have a family history of bowel cancer, something diabetics are more prone to, and my dad also died of. So I AM going to get some, thanks for reminding me!
 
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I can't take Aspirin or NSAIDs since I had a gastric ulcer many years ago as it agravates my stomach.
 
Nope, no good for me, I'm anaemic and it thins the blood. Gives me stomach ache too.
 
I've just started taking it because of my continuing leg problems (the GP believes it may be due to poor circulation caused by narrowing of the arteries).

Until I've got some answers, I intend to keep taking it. However, the moment things have been fixed (I try to be positive!), I'll stop.

Andy
 
I have been taking 75mg on prescription for over 15 years now. It is part of the normal post heart attack prophylactic treatment. I haven't had problems with aspirin in particular although it would be difficult to tell taking a large cocktail of other meds as well.
 
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