Asprin

"Bob Incognito" wrote

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I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.

Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm aware
that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to stroke

victims,

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etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.

Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure would

it

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be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

Yes, and probably not. Caution: It will reduce your blood's ability to clot,
so when you bleed, you will bleed for longer. It is reputed to contribute to
stomach problem. The Red Cross will not accept your blood if you've had
aspirin in the last few days.

Investigate and make sure you know what you're doing.

Theo

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"Bob Incognito" wrote

Quoted message said:

I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.

Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm

aware

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to stroke

victims,

Quoted message said:

etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.

Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure would

it

Quoted message said:

be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

Yes, and probably not. Caution: It will reduce your blood's ability to

clot,

Quoted message said:

so when you bleed, you will bleed for longer. It is reputed to contribute

to

Quoted message said:

stomach problem. The Red Cross will not accept your blood if you've had
aspirin in the last few days.

Investigate and make sure you know what you're doing.

Theo

I'm aware of it's ability to reduce clotting. That's how it prevents
strokes. (Two major types of stroke are simply clots in the brain).

I was thinking that it must be of some benefit to lower your blood pressure
before starting a long. gruelling ride in Sydney's heat. Anyway, thanks
for your reply!

Bob Incognito said:

I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.

Quoted message said:

Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm aware
that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to stroke victims,
etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.

Quoted message said:

Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure would it
be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

If you're planning on doing this regularly, surely a qualified medico
is a much better bet than usenet?

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Nick

asprin does not work that fast
it takes a period of time to thin the blood
google is your friend here

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"Bob Incognito" wrote

Quoted message said:

I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.

Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm

aware

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to stroke

victims,

Quoted message said:

etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.

Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure

would

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

it

Quoted message said:

be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

Yes, and probably not. Caution: It will reduce your blood's ability to

clot,

Quoted message said:

so when you bleed, you will bleed for longer. It is reputed to

contribute

Quoted message said:

to

Quoted message said:

stomach problem. The Red Cross will not accept your blood if you've had
aspirin in the last few days.

Investigate and make sure you know what you're doing.

Theo

I'm aware of it's ability to reduce clotting. That's how it prevents
strokes. (Two major types of stroke are simply clots in the brain).

I was thinking that it must be of some benefit to lower your blood

pressure

Quoted message said:

before starting a long. gruelling ride in Sydney's heat. Anyway, thanks
for your reply!

Bob Incognito said:

I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.
Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm
aware that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to
stroke victims, etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.
Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure would
it be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

The taking of aspirin to guard against stroke and blood pressure ha
been going on ever since the stuff was invented. My grandmother, wh
died in the 1960's used to swear by the stuff. I don't know how much sh
took, but it is family folklore about her love of the stuff. Type I
diabetes got her at the relatively young mid 60's, so I hope she didn'
take so much as to effect her major organs (kidneys, liver etc.), bu
we'll never know

I agree with other posts that you should seek the advice of a physicia
(not a pharmacist as many people do) on this one or any other drug fo
that matter

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Spider1977 wrote:

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Type II
diabetes got her at the relatively young mid 60's, so I hope she didn't
take so much as to effect her major organs (kidneys, liver etc.), but
we'll never know.

Taking asprin is contra-indicated for some diabetes tablets.

Nope, sorry, can not think of cycling content.

Best way to adjust to the heat is to bicycle regularly right from
spring.

"Bob Incognito" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.

Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm aware
that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to stroke

victims,

Quoted message said:

etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.

Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure would

it

Quoted message said:

be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

I had triple bypass surgery seven years ago and am advised to take about 100
mg asprin per day to reduce the incidence of heart artery blockage.

I cannot comment on other issues.

John Dwyer

Bob Incognito said:

I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.
Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm
aware that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to
stroke victims, etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.
Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure would
it be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

1. Aspirin acts best at a contant dose, so taking immediately befor
your ride is not going to help

2. Aspirin is among drugs that can cause chemical erosions in the muco
of stomach and deoudenum, hence, possible irritaions or even wors
depending on your genetic make-up

3. How do you know where about your blood pressure is, and how ar
you certain lowering it will help coping with the heat
Remember fainting is a natural body response to too low a bloo
pressure. Nausia and fainting is a risk you don't need whil
riding in Sydney!

4. If, and if only, lowering your blood pressure is the way to go whic
has to be after medical consultation, why not try natural remedie
such as grape fruit (or its juice)? and why resort to drugs? I,
sure there are many natural alternatives out there. Remember takin
any drugs means extra work for liver primaraily, and these days wit
all unhealthy things going around, taking unnecessary medicine ia
bit insane, sorry

My 2 cents

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Bob Incognito said:

I have a medical question for all of you medical types out there.
Firstly, will taking half an aspirin lower high blood pressure? I'm
aware that a large percentage of Dr's prescribe half an aspirin to
stroke victims, etc to thin the blood and prevent further troubles.
Secondly, if taking half an aspirin will lower high blood pressure would
it be of any benefit to take half before going on a long ride? Thanks in
advance....

I think, if I may repeat what others have said, you would be best t
see a real doctor. There is a lot of expertise around these forums, bu
it's often hard to work out who is really on the ball. I can tell you
anyone who's done 10 years of medical training is probably very on th
ball in their specialty, so you might want to see a sports med doctor
I'd reccomend this before any sort of supplementation, radical die
change, etc

Also, for those of you who consider advocating radical supplementation
diet change, or drug taking without appropriate medical supervision, yo
might want to seriously consider your legal liability if something goe
wrong. Have you guys read about the 'nutritonist' from the north coas
of NSW who got done for manslaughter of a child with a heart proble
because he encouraged the child's parents to stay away from wester
medical techniques (that would have probably saved the poor kid's life)

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Roadie_scum said:

I think, if I may repeat what others have said, you would be best to
see a real doctor. There is a lot of expertise around these forums, but
it's often hard to work out who is really on the ball. I can tell you,
anyone who's done 10 years of medical training is probably very on the
ball in their specialty, so you might want to see a sports med doctor.
I'd reccomend this before any sort of supplementation, radical diet
change, etc.
Also, for those of you who consider advocating radical supplementation,
diet change, or drug taking without appropriate medical supervision, you
might want to seriously consider your legal liability if something goes
wrong. Have you guys read about the 'nutritonist' from the north coast
of NSW who got done for manslaughter of a child with a heart problem
because he encouraged the child's parents to stay away from western
medical techniques (that would have probably saved the poor kid's life)?

This is good advice and can be applied to anything you are tol
anywhere. Even in a professional environment you can be told the wron
thing. If you have high blood pressure you should already be takin
something for it. I'm suffering from hypertension and have decided no
to go on medication as yet. I have perscribed myself regular excersiz
and a healthier diet. So far (6 mnths) I have seen a marke
inprovement in my BP and can tackle a ride of about 60km @ an averag
of 26km/Hr. Once you are taking blood pressure/ cholestrol medicatio
you are ON IT FOR LIFE

Bear that in mind and ride on :

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