A to Z of Arthritis

June 9th, 2010

Welcome to our brand new feature, where we will walk you through the alphabet of arthritis. Far from learning your ABCs, this section will be full of insightful news and tips on living well with your arthritis. This week…

A is for Aspirin!

If you’re thinking of taking low-dose aspirin to reduce your risk of cardio-vascular disease then make sure you speak to your doctor first. According to experts at the UCLA School of Medicine in the US, RA, lupus and other forms of inflammatory arthritis are major risk factors for coronary artery disease. But aspirin has it’s own risks, namely a slight increase in gastrointestinal bleeding, which is already increased if you are taking NSAIDs for your arthritis. Because some NSAIDs have been shown to counteract the anti-platelet benefits of aspirin if taken before aspirin or throughout the day, a change in NSAIDs or their timing may be needed for aspirin to do its job.

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