Can you build up a tolerance to aspirin?

[AmyHew1tt]

Or painkillers in general? I'm asking because I think I have. I experience extreme menstrual pain that usually lasts a good few hours at a point where I can't move, I'm lightheaded, and in so much pain I feel like I need to throw up. I tried taking aspirin for the first time a year ago, cautiously because the last time I took something similar I got a really bad headache. Anyway, I only took one average strength one, and the pain went away within twenty minutes. But as time has progressed, I've been needing more. First, it was two normal aspirin every few hours. Then that stopped working, so I took an extra strength. That worked once, then I needed two. Now even if I take one just as the pain is starting, it doesn't work and I have to wait it out.

Something similar happens when I'm at the dentist's. Whenever I've needed freezing, it wears off fast, and I need to be given more.

Has anyone else experienced this kind of gradual resistance to aspirin or some other pain medication? Is there anything that makes it stop?

[NathanDavis]

if you have not done it yet... I would really recommend you to consult and follow up with an ObGyn that helps you with this situations, if your periods are this debilitating, then yours might not be a regular one at all... and for that, there is a few options out there in which a professional in women's health will be able to help you and it might even be life changing for you, and for the better

my ex had similar experiences, a bit worse actually... and it took us time and to consult with four different specialists but we finally found one that took her seriously and made a great difference in her life so...

whether you have not done this or you have, you should still get these answers from an ObGyn, they will know better than anyone else in here

[SnowedIn]

The Cleveland Clinic has done some research into aspirin desensitivity, so, yes, it's a thing. :)

I haven't experienced that specifically, but it's more common than I think we all think (different meds for different folks).

I'm not sure of your specific situation, but can I suggest talking with your GP? They may be able to either prescribe specific pain killers for what you experience during your cycle or work through whatever might be underlying it.

Your profile says Canada and I'm not sure what's available over the counter (non-prescription) there. In the U. S., there are several choices besides aspirin. My wife has had HUGE success with both Advil and Aleve for her menstrual pain, and she's also done really well with Tylenol and its extra strength variant.

[AmyHew1tt]

Okay, thank you :)

[SnowedIn]

You're very welcome! Best wishes with this; sorry you're dealing with it.

[LiamSawyer]

@AmyHew1tt I understand that Midol which is mainly acetomeniphen the same active ingredient in tylenol is formulated especially for menstrual cramps and pain.

[SnowedIn]

@AmyHew1tt... thank you for MHO!

[AmyHew1tt]

Thank you for commenting :)

[MORPHEUS_12]

Well for starters every gyno will tell you that ibuprofen is the best pain relief opinion for female reproductive pain. Also if you take to much aspirin you are making your blood thinner and you can even have bruises all over your body. Aspirin at high doses can cause your ears to ring.

[AmyHew1tt]

Yeah, I've been careful never to take more than two in the span of four hours

[humanearth]

Yes and they become poisonous to the body.

Like kidney, liver failure and it happened very fast. Most of the time without no warnings

[laraWM]

Yes it is possible, I think you need to see a doctor

[Guy13]

No idea. WebMD