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Aspirin

Allisonc79
Allisonc79
I read that as a precaution Lupus patients may take low dose aspirin everyday to prevent blood clots. I have baby aspirin, and since it doesn't hurt I am thinking about just taking it to be on the safe side because you never know. Do any of you take this or have any info on it?
deleted_user
deleted_user
This precaution is ONLY if you have anti-phospolipid antibodies or anticardiolipin antibodies. Otherwise, it's not necessary until you reach 50 or whenever the age is for aspirin for regular folks.

Also, though it's a low dose, you don't want it to conflict with your everyday non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory meds.

If you think you should be taking it, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. It's really important that we run EVERYTHING WE TAKE (including vitamins and supplements) by our doctors!

Tracy
SleepyT
SleepyT
I take 325 mg a day but I've had blood issues.
Definitely ask your doctor before you start thinning out your blood :)
Take good care,
Teisha
bookkeeper64
bookkeeper64
Definitely talk to your doctor first. I was told not to take aspirin because my lupus has affected my kidneys and aspirin makes your kidneys work harder. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR