What OTC painkillers/ anti inflammatories is it okay for CLLers to use?

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Since being diagnosed with CLL 2 years ago and learning enough about the

illness, I began avoiding anything that reduces platelet counts since this is

one of the big markers used to determine when to initiate treatment. First, is

this reasoning correct?

I have minor arthritis and used to take a lot of aspirin to deal with this.

Also, I have avoided taking anything after spraining an ankle, or getting a

fever from a cold or overindulging. Seemingly all the over the counter

painkillers, aspirin, acetominephin, advil and naproxen have platelet reducing

properties. I would appreciate any advice on what others take and if using

painkillers have any adverse effect on people with CLL.

Thanks,

tim