There some aspirin free non-steroidal drugs are also available.
I cannot take aspirin to reduce the pain because I already have blood that is to thin.
If you tested positive for thyroid antibodies, this condition can attribute to the chronic autoimmune inflamation of thyroid. Taking anti-inflamatory medicine (aspirin) may reduce the throat /ear pain. Because of modern trend in the thyroid treatment the doctor will check the TSH level and nodule size every 6 months