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Baby Aspirin and Nausea

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debwes
debwes

I was recently diagnosed with PV. I just started taking 81mg of aspirin last week and have been nauseated about the same amount of time. I generally only get nauseated right after I eat or drink anything, even water. I know long term aspirin use can cause stomach issues but I can't believe it would be this soon, especially since I have been able to tolerate Motrin and Advil without issue. Has anyone else had similar problems?

One side notes. Just finished 4 rounds of chemo for breast cancer 5 weeks ago and had very little nausea the entire 4 months.

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  • Zapamania
    Zapamania debwes

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    Hi deb I cannot aspirin at all.  I get stomach pain and feel nauseous within a day or two.  I tried taking 81 mg for the Pv and had to stop in a few days.  Possibly you have an ulcer which I have had.  I do find it strange that you can take Advil and Motrin though cause I can't take them either.  So for me, the easiest, cheapest treatment for Pv, I couldn't take.  How ironic, isn't it? 

    • debwes
      debwes Zapamania

      Posted

      Thanks for your response. I am meeting with a gastroenterologist tomorrow. I'll see what he thinks is causing the nausea. Hoping it's not the aspirin though.

    • Zapamania
      Zapamania debwes

      Posted

      Hi Deb the only way you'll know if it's an ulcer or gastritis is with an endoscopy.  I've read that a lot of us with Pv have h-pylori which is a bacteria  that thrives in acid.  Of which our stomach has.  Have you tried either Prilosec or Nexium before taking aspirin?  That might help.  Linda

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