Addison's Disease Support Group

Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It is estimated that it affects about 1 to 2 in 100,000 people. It occurs when the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, fail to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, sometimes, the hormone aldosterone

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Steroids and aspirin

Darla40
Darla40
Hi everyone. I hope and pray you all are doing well. I wanted to ask if any of you take aspirin with the steroids. Im suppose to take a daily baby aspirin due to mitral valve prolapse but Ive only been taking it maybe once a week . So was just wondering if any of you take it and if so do you have any problems from it? Thanks Darla
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have you asked your doctor this question? I've only read that you shouldn't take aspirin with fludrocortisone, but I imagine it's like any medication - you need to deterimine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Darla40
Darla40
Il have toask I was just curious if any one took them. Thanks for input.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Darla40,
I have had addison's for 8yrs now and as far as i can remember my dr's always told me no asprin or blood thinners with steriods. however like "cokecpl" said "you have to determine if the benefits outweigh the risks"! we will hear this alot thru out our addison life!!! and we just have to pray that we are making the right decitions for our body...
Darla40
Darla40
Hi thanks for input. I asked my dr yesterday she said it would be ok but it might upset my stomach so I think il take it but maybe not everyday. I still might check into it alittle more also. I dont know about you but I always like to research myself I dont trust everything drs say there not God and they dont know everything. Thankd you so much for your response. Darla
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Darla,

I was taking low dose coated aspirin daily, but I cut back to every other day, once I was certain I was on the best HC dose. My Endo feels my aspirin regimen is fine. I do acknowledge literature indicates otherwise, but I have not experienced any adverse effects. In my opinion, the numerous benefits of low dose aspirin, outweigh any possible steroid absorption risk. Even 1/4 daily is beneficial, with your MD's OK.

Since your MD gave you the go-ahead and you feel it may offer you improved health, give it a try. *We ADs have a tendency towards GI disturbances, so make certain aspirin indeed coated. We can't afford any more problems!!

PS - Darla, I take my aspirin at bedtime, hrs. after my last steroid, NEVER during the day. It is possible this is why I have no steroid interference...just my guess?