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Originally Posted by mrsd
The aspirin in AlkaSeltzer is easier to tolerate.
It is dissolved and does not hurt the stomach like tablets do.
Also the bicarb in it helps with pH issues, and blocks histamine
attachment to the histamine receptors.
If you use regular aspirin...use the enteric coated kind like
Ecotrin...but still I'd suggest AlkaSeltzer (original formula)
Another thing that causes flushing is serotonin release.
If you are on an SSRI for depression/pain, or have an organic
reason for excess serotonin release, you could have that rash.
Hidden tumors in the GI tract called Carcinoids, release serotonin intermittently (sometimes there is wheezing or diarrhea with it but not always), or a hidden lung tumor will also release serotonin. These things should be ruled out as well.
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I will try the AlkaSeltzer---but on my trial, I just want to see if there is improvement before I go spending so much--I'm a single mom--I'm out on short-term disability and my funds are really tight right now--so I just bought the small bottle of coated aspirin to try for week "trial" period.
I'm so confused I'm gonna have to look all this up and write it down to ask my Dr. about the different things I've found out on this website and my own research--ya know sometimes you do have to give them ideas--they are just people too---their brains can't think of everything all at once either.
Thank for the many things to research and for being thoughtful and very welcoming to the site.