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.
Quick Answer. The major difference between naproxen, the active ingredient in Aleve, and ibuprofen is that the former is not considered safe for use by patients with a history or risk of cardiovascular disease, while the latter is thought to be safer for such patients. Another difference is that naproxen is longer lasting than ibuprofen.