GERD & Heartburn Support Group

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.

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tropicalmom 04/16/2009

Hi All,

Does anyone know if it is safe for us gastritis,GERD sufferes to take coarted baby asprin?

deleted_user 04/17/2009

I don't take any asprins...only Acetaminophen...the reason no asprins ..i have tinnitus also..not good for the ringing of the ears...Nick..

deleted_user 04/18/2009

Hi there jcoast - Hydrochloride acid (what we have in our stomachs to digest food) can burn through a metal plate in a relatively short space of time - just to show you how incredibly corrosive it really is.
I am guessing that perhaps you have to take a baby aspirin to keep your blood thin for Cardiac prophylaxis?
I would say that if your Gastritis and Gerd is *totally* under control from the P.P.I. class of drugs then you might be able to get away with one baby aspirin per day but I would *never* take it on an empty stomach and ONLY with meals - half way through a meal is the very best rather than at the beginning or end of a meal. (And protein meals are the best - a fruit and veg only meal does not count.)
But that ONLY applies if through to P.P.I meds you have blocked off the hyper acid arousal symptoms in your stomach. If that is not the case, stay far away from Aspirin or things such as Aleve etc.
If you are looking at keeping your blood thin for Cardiac benefit, visit a really good, reputable health store and discuss it with them. There are numerous herbal subjects which can bring blood down to the same level of viscosity levels as aspirin does but without it ramping up your hyper acidity levels. Hope this can be helpful for you.... xoxoxo

Sue825 04/18/2009

I would definitely discuss this with your doctor. You might be ok with just one int he middle of a meal, as Leolady suggests. Also, Vitamin E should be a part of your diet, since it does have a blood thinning property to it. Good luck!

deleted_user 04/18/2009

I have been taking a coated baby aspirin on a daily basis since 1990 when I was diagnosed with lupus. Just recently I tested positive for Barrett's esophagus which is a result of reflux. However, neither my GI doc nor my rheumy has said anything about me discontinuing the baby aspirin, so as of date, I'm still taking a coated baby aspirin. I do take it on a full stomach after breakfast. Just as the last comment mentioned, you may want to check with your doctor as well and/or look into any alternatives.

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