JenniferInOhio Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 My neurologist and original cardiologist (pre-POTS diagnosis) told me to take one a day. My current cardiologist told me to stop taking the aspirin as I am too young and I don't need it.Hmmm. Just wondering who else takes aspirin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColumbus Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 I take it, but I have a history of clots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 I take it too, I take a coated 325 mg aspirin every day, but was told to take it after pacemaker was put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janineerrn Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 Im 40 and I take a 81mg st joseph chewable everyday. Studies show the 81 mg chewables are sufficient in reducing heart attacks.Janine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwen Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 If your dr. thinks a baby aspirin is enough a day it won't hurt, but remember aspirin is a blood thinner and Potsy people really don't need their blood any thinner. If your family has a history of strokes or heart attacks I'd consider it, but my cardiologist said at this time to skip it, I had enough stuff in my system.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Just curious -- what are you/your neurologist/cardiologist wanting to accomplish with the aspirin regimen? I am taking one 81-mg aspirin every other day (because when I take it daily, I get these tiny pin-size purple dots called petechiae). But I take it because I have a genetic clotting disorder that increases my chances for a clot.I don't think I've read anywhere that POTS should be treated with aspirin, and POTS doesn't carry the same risks as heart disease. So I certainly wouldn't think it's necessary for you. But maybe you are taking it for another reason?Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferInOhio Posted February 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 Amy,Pre-POTS diagnosis I was having a lot of PVCs, PACs, and runs of SVT. I'm wondering if it was because of all of the rhythm problems? I hadn't been diagnosed with POTS yet. My neurologist suggested a baby aspirin for my migraines. I'm not sure if it is supposed to keep them at bay or what...I don't see the neurologist anymore. He was more concerned that I wasn't sitting up straight (told me I had bad posture) than visual/numbing issues I was having. Therefore, he was fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janineerrn Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi,The reason I take the low dose is for the rhythm problems certain dysrhythmias can let blood pool in your right ventricle and a clot can develop. I dont think its common tho. I havent had any problems with the 81 mg asparin. But you should ask your doc.I didnt think "thin" blood was a POTS symptom, just low blood volume. All my clotting times are normal, but thats just me.PeaeJanine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radha Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 i take a baby aspirin daily, coz PCP recommended since i spend alot of time in bed, it would help prevent any clots, and also because i have had tests in the past show thick blood, so a low dose aspirin wouldnt hurt, only help, radha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaddyGirl Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 Following this topic. I was recently diagnosed with POTS. My cardiologist did an echocardiogram while trying to diagnose & discovered a small PFO. She suggested a daily baby aspirin to prevent blood clotting, but I’m nervous that taking it could effect my POtS symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, CaddyGirl said: Following this topic. I was recently diagnosed with POTS. My cardiologist did an echocardiogram while trying to diagnose & discovered a small PFO. She suggested a daily baby aspirin to prevent blood clotting, but I’m nervous that taking it could effect my POtS symptoms. Hi, I take a baby aspirin daily with out issues (done well with it) my blood is a bit on the thick side so it is warranted (it helps inhibit platelet aggregation) so there is a benefit. I can't speak to if it affects on POTS symptoms but i have been able to tolerate the aspirin well. Can i ask what a PFO is? Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted September 6, 2022 Report Share Posted September 6, 2022 15 hours ago, MikeO said: Can i ask what a PFO is It's called "Patent Foramen Ovale", a harmless birth defect resulting in a hole in the wall between the atria. My daughter has it. I was told it is of no consequence unless deep sea diving that could cause air bubbles to form in the heart. I would take the aspirin and see how you tolerate it. IMO it should have no effect on POTS but as with all medications POTS patients have to do Trial-and -Error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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