Rule on Asprin?

Earlier this week my PHC doc thought I may have developed a blood clot due to birth control.... as of now the first test came back neg so I hope the pain goes away. He advised me to start taking one baby asprin per day and stop taking my birth control , I bought the chewable since I don't like pills, but I was thinking that we weren't supposed to take anything with asprin in it. I have an appt with my surgon Monday and I'll be asking him then but in the mean time I was just wondering if it is ok for me to take them.... Cassie

I didn't think we could take it, I would call the surgeon right away, since the other doc wants you on it, But maybe with close supervision they will say it is ok? Good Luck! shele

Cassie we were told absolutely no aspirin, but we are allowed to take Tylenol products (including the cold remedy ones). Your surgeon should have provided you will a list of all medications which are prohibited for the rest of your life- I know mine gave me 2 typewritten pages of them. Very extensive list. Without a stomach, we are not producing enzymes and any anti-inflamatories could eat away at the delicate "pouch". This is what I was told. Maybe a nurse or medical person online can go into more detail. Good luck! Tootsie

I know aspirin is out as a general rule however that being said I take 1 baby aspirin a day 81mg because I have had 2 TIA's (stroke like symtoms no damage)both my surgeon and PCP agree with this treatment, blood clots are life threatening. I had one TIA years ago and one 3 months after my surg probably because I wasn't taking my aspirin. Just my 2 cents.Marcia Good luck with that