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ASPIRIN'S SIDE EFFECTS:
Damage to the lining of your stomach, prolonged bleeding time, wheezing, breathlessness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, chronic catarrh & runny nose, headache, confusion, nausea, vomiting, GI upset, GI bleeding, ulcers, rash, allergic reactions, hives, bruising, abnormal liver function tests, liver damage, and hepatitis. If you take too much, the toxic effect is Kidney Damage, severe metabolic derangements, respiratory and central nervous system effects, strokes, fatal hemorrhages of the brain, spleen, liver, intestines & lungs and But I have ARTHRITIS and the doctor tells me to take NSAIDs (Aspirin, Ibiprofen, Motrin, Naprosyn, Clinoril and others) Although these NASIDs are effective in managing the symptoms of ARTHRITIS, they do not come without considerable risks and side effects of their own. Recent studies show that NSAIDs deteriorate the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. According to the National Institute of Health, consistent use of NSAIDs (aspirin) over prolonged time periods increase the incidence of hospitalization for stomach ulcers by six and a half times (650%). Use of aspirin in children during viral illness has been linked to Reye's syndrome, a disease characterized by severe liver dysfunction and brain swelling. Symptoms include effortless and repeated vomiting, then a change in the level of consciousness (lethargy, stupor, combative behavior, delirium, seizures, coma). No one knows what the cause of Reye's is, but it seems to be linked with aspirin use during viral illnesses. For this reason, authorities have recommended that children under 21 years with symptoms of viral respiratory illness or chickenpox do not take aspirin. Sometimes herpes outbreaks and viral gastroenteritis (marked by vomiting and/or diarrhea) are included in the list of illnesses during which aspirin must be avoided. Unfortunately, it is often difficult to be certain of the cause of an illness when it starts. Aspirin is a component of many cold and flu over-the-counter medications, so avoiding it requires careful label reading on your part. The most serious problem resulting from taking NSAIDs are their degenerating effect on cartilage; NSAIDS actually prevent the growth of collagen in the joints.. Simply put, taking aspirin internally prevents cartilage from repairing itself and speeds up the progression of osteoarthritis But I only take one per day....." Daily use of aspirin can contribute to macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older Americans. Did you know that each time you take an aspirin you risk the chance of a hemorage. Did you know that mega dose vitamin C and aspirin therapy can cause your stomach to bleed into your gut? The Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association Sept. 1996 notes: "Data from studies conducted over the last few years indicate that low dose (60-300 mg per day) aspirin and over the counter NSAIDs is associated with a significant risk of GI bleeding and upper GI hemorrhage. Users of NSAIDS are at approximately three times greater risk of developing serious GI events which include gastric ulceration, bleeding and DEATH than are nonusers."
But I take "BUFFERED" aspirin.. A recent study found that buffered or enteric-coated aspirin was as likely as plain aspirin to cause gastric bleeding- a common side effect of taking aspirin regularly. "The Johns Hopkins Medical Letter, March 1997" OK, OK, I'll take Tylenol ! See "Tylenol, side effects of: Why do people do this to themselves? ? INTERACTIONS and PRECAUTIONS 1. Blood thinners (Coumadin, heparin) can increase the risk of bleeding. Isn't this FUN ??? Back to ASPIRIN To leave COMMENTS If you have not done so already please go to MISSION STATEMENT, and follow the numbers. It is a forward to this 500 subject nutritional website.
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