I started taking 1 adult aspirin (i'm in my 40's so keep the baby dose) and wow!!! MY DURING-THE-NIGHT LEG JOLTS HAVE STOPPED!!!!
AND i've been taking 140mg of Baclofen (still do & need it cause i've been a C7 paraplegic since 1989 & get spasms double strength) and even that much Baclofen couldn't stop them!!
Yes I exercise, swam 1700 laps so far this yr ect, eat strong, i'm amazed!

I was correct about lack of circulation = spasms!

I noticed a difference the 1st morning and 4 days later, swear I feel more detail with my numbing hands! Awesome.

I liked taking Aspirin the short time I did, but my stomach rebelled and hurt so I stopped. Hope it never bothers you! Sounds like it's working great!!

The secret is, don't take it regularly, skip a day now and then. It will usually continue working then.

I take bayer as really needed, not every day..

Glad it works for you..

Eddie- the aspirin makes sense to increase circulation. I am happy it is working for you and in awe of your swimming. Just getting there and into and out of the pool is work.

Best to you,
ANN

Good to hear a success story! Glad you're feeling better.

Sensory gain in fingers must've been a one time thing but..
Nightly leg JOLTS are still squashed plus daytime spasms are slightly reduced!

You might want to try AlkaSeltzer original formula, for your aspirin. It is soluble in the water, and less likely to cause GI bleeding. However all aspirin, and other NSAIDs, affect bleeding systemically and not just locally. So a bleed is always possible anyway.

I use generic version from WalMart, and it is very inexpensive.
A typical foil pouch is 2.. so if you only want 325mg of aspirin, then use one, and refold the foil to save the second one.

Some of us on PN use this for peripheral neuropathy pain.
I believe that the extreme fast action of the effervescent type is working as an anti-inflammatory... and not just on platelets.
Some of your pain may be PN in nature, therefore.

While I do think aspirin is effective, check with your doctor and use sparingly if possible to avoid bleeds. Some hidden ones are possible in the brain, and have been seen in patients taking baby aspirin doses daily. (81mg). One should be very aware of the risks of chronic aspirin use.

Thank you for Alka tip. I chewed my 1st few doses but it botherd my mouth & throat and wonder if it's that hard on the whole digestive tract.

Months ago, I tried 1 baby aspirin 4x/day which = 1 adult pretty much but, I stopped taking them because my stoma (intestine, colon what have you) would bleed very easy while applying colostomy stuff every morning. It bled this time as well, but has pretty much ceased which leads me to wonder about Sally's comment stating to take it on/off so my bod doesn't adjust to it.

All I know is it is working, reducing my spasms (still get them of course), which leads me to the whole lack of circulation, ccsvi (but in my lower half) theory. I know when I sit still waiting for Dr appt, when I move to leave after sitting still for a while, my legs jump & ankles/feet vibrate back/forth like i'm possessed but, keep moving & they aren't half as bad when I transfer to/fro chair.

It may also be that the little bit of aspirin is helping with inflammation as well. But, definitely keep an eye out for any bleeding, bruising easily, upset stomach, etc. For me, I only take NSAIDs if I absolutely have to due to digestive issues. It's too hard on my stomach.

Last night I stayed up late working on friend's mri & forgot to take the asprin before bed.
Awoke like clockwork around 5am to right leg giving a quick JOLT every 30 seconds. Luckily I had baclofen stashed for times like that & 1/2 hr later, went back to sleep.
Moral of the story, asprin absolutely works. Another night i'll try tylenol to see if it's the pain med effect or circulation though I don't know how tylenol or advil do their thing? Mech of action in tech words anyone?