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Aspirin And Bleeding

A myMPNteam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON canada

My platelets are coming down nicely, but the baby aspirin is causing gastro bleeding. I am high risk of stroke because I have moyamoya syndrome..ie my artery in my brain is irregular and blocked and small vessels carry the blood in my brain..they have been doing the job for years until those sticky MPN platelets came along☹️ I have tried every second day..but bleeding occurs.
WHAT CAN I TAKE INSTEAD OF BABY ASPIRIN TO PREVENT A STROKE?

July 10, 2023
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A myMPNteam Member

Nattokinase may thin the blood and help break up blood clots. This might protect against heart disease and conditions caused by blood clots such as stroke, heart attack, and others.

August 19, 2023
A myMPNteam Member

I am allergic to aspirin. So I take clopidogrel as an alternative. Works fine for me.

August 21, 2023
A myMPNteam Member

Plavix? I take it due to heart issues and my hematologist says that I don't need aspirin since I'm on Plavix.

August 18, 2023 (edited)
A myMPNteam Member

Kristen, thanks for your input..I definitely will suggest this alternative..and will post any info I get!
Have a good day!🙂

July 11, 2023
A myMPNteam Member

I have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and clots in the lung as well so present as high risk for stroke. I take 2.5mg Eliquis 2x daily. It seems to be doing its job and have no bleeding. Aspirin is too mild in this case.

November 13, 2023

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