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Old 12th Jul 2006, 08:46
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rodthesod
 
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Originally Posted by Old Smokey

I've followed his advice, but haven't noticed any change over 3 to 4 months, but this is not surprising as I (touch wood) suffered none of the problems alluded to anyway. He is a Professor of Internal Medicine at a university hospital (his stature lends some weight to my being convinced), but my regular doctor, who is also my Aviation Medical Examiner, says that "the jury is still out" on the matter, but says that there's no harm in continuing the therapy in any case.

So, what is the truth? I have no digestive problems after 3 to 4 months, and whilst bleeding is slightly slower to clot, is not a problem at all.
Precisely, if you're taking a medicine to prevent the onset of problems you won't notice any change. Stop using and you may or may not have problems.
My AME doctor recommended 75mg aspirin daily about 15 years ago ( I have a family history of thrombosis/strokes). I take one with water after first meal of the day and so far no problems.

Regards,

rts
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