Would not worry: The pulse in your wrist is not likely abnormal. In fact there is a specific point and similar areas around the body where a pulse can be observed. And of course anxiety can increase heart rate which may in turn increase the pulse. Hope this helps your anxiety. Be well. ...Read more
No, Aleve does not thin your blood. You are thinking of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), commonly called Aspirin. Aspirin does have a slight effect of reducing your blood's ability to clot. In small mini-doses (80mg) it is thought to help prevent cardiovascular disease. But that's aspirin, not Aleve.
Naproxen sodium is the generic ingredient in Aleve and several other brands of pain medication. Naproxen is in a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which work by blocking the production of prostaglandins, substances in the body that play a role in pain and inflammation. Naproxen has been used in the United States since 1980.