Ask the Doctor thread

[oldguyzer]

I'm a (retired) oncologist but always follow the research. We've known for a decade that low-dose aspirin helps prevent heart disease and some types of cancer in men, but the latest round of research (first reported in March 2013 and now confirmed) shows women who take aspirin (high or low dose) have a much lower chance of melanoma (skin cancer). Of course, staying out of the sun is a good idea, too. Over a 12-year research program, melanoma incidences dropped 21% in US women.

Aspirin is an NSAID, and helps prevent inflamation, which is thought to be the key to the melanoma spreading.

 

[Dan]

Considering all the good side affects of Aspirin, is there a downside to taking it for normally healthy people as a preventative wonder drug?

 

[JBelushi]

Ladies he deserves a free hour :biggrin2:

 

[oldguyzer]

Considering all the good side affects of Aspirin, is there a downside to taking it for normally healthy people as a preventative wonder drug?

Yes. Aspirin can thin the blood, especially frequent high-doses, which can make people more prone to nosebleeds, bruises, and difficulty in clotting the blood. Low-dose aspriin is not as bad, but the study with women I mentioned referred to high-dose (meaning 325mg or above). If you are healthy generally, then no problems. If you have some conditions, check with your quack before embarking on regular use of aspirin.

 

[SillyGirl]

Aspirin is an NSAID, and helps prevent inflamation, which is thought to be the key to the melanoma spreading.

Would other NSAIDs have the same effect?

 

[God]

I don't know all. What is NSAID.

 

[SillyGirl]

I don't know all. What is NSAID.

NonSteroidial AntiInflammatory Drug. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, I'm sure there are many more.

OG what about fish oil? Doesn't that also reduce inflammation?

 

[papasmerf]

NonSteroidial AntiInflammatory Drug. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, I'm sure there are many more.

OG what about fish oil? Doesn't that also reduce inflammation?

Does if you are a squeaky fish

 

[oldguyzer]

Would other NSAIDs have the same effect?

Only aspirin was in the clinical study. Certainly some other NSAIDs could reduce inflammation, but I suspect there's more than that effect at play. Aspirin has some interesting chemistry...

OG what about fish oil? Doesn't that also reduce inflammation?

Omega 3,6,9 is not an anti-inflammation treatment, at least not in my experience. It is great for skin and hair. My dog loves it and her fur...well...that's another subject :good:

 

[A B S]

Doctor what is your take on this?.

'We've reached the end of antibiotics': Top CDC expert declares that 'miracle drugs' that have saved millions are no match against 'superbugs' because people have overmedicated themselves

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...uperbugs-people-overmedicated-themselves.html

 

[oldguyzer]

Drug-resistant strains are slowly becoming more common. It's inevitable. Evolution works. What do we do about it? Find other drugs. Easier said than done, unfortunately.

 

[Wanker]

This thread should be pinned for the daily ask your Dr. questions.

 

[oldguyzer]

This thread should be pinned for the daily ask your Dr. questions.

I prefer to take questions in the company of ladies, naked. That way I can moire properly consentrite....er...consecrate....er...constipu...ah hell. Bring on the babes!

 

[Al Bumin]

I prefer to take questions in the company of ladies, naked. That way I can moire properly consentrite....er...consecrate....er...constipu...ah hell. Bring on the babes!

:biggrin2:

I have warts on my feet. Went to my family doctor and he prescribed Lotriderm. It has been over a month and still hasn't disappeared. You think it could be something else?.

 

[Betthehouse]

:biggrin2:

I have warts on my feet. Went to my family doctor and he prescribed Lotriderm. It has been over a month and still hasn't disappeared. You think it could be something else?.

Change your shoes.

 

[oldguyzer]

:biggrin2:

I have warts on my feet. Went to my family doctor and he prescribed Lotriderm. It has been over a month and still hasn't disappeared. You think it could be something else?.

Those are not warts. They are called "toes" and many people have them.

 

[oldguyzer]

This thread should be pinned for the daily ask your Dr. questions.

Ask the mod...if he wants a pinned "ask" thread I'm fine. Just beware that some days my sarcasm or sick sense of humour gets more in the way than my common sense does :-Cool/"

 

[Anto]

Doctor how do you cure a broken heart.

 

[Robintheboywonder]

Doc, sometimes my wrist hurts for no apparent reason. I go to pick something up and a throbbing pain shoots through my wrist. I haven't done anything and the next day or even same evening it's fine again.

NO JERKING OFF COMMENTS PLEASE!!

What do you think doc?

 

[HOF]

Doc, sometimes my wrist hurts for no apparent reason. I go to pick something up and a throbbing pain shoots through my wrist. I haven't done anything and the next day or even same evening it's fine again.

NO JERKING OFF COMMENTS PLEASE!!

What do you think doc?

You're limp wristed to go along with being limp bizkitted! LMAO!