I can't donate due to my diabetes and because I'm on dialysis. However, for dialysis uses the same huge (14 gauge) needles, so I can't escape from getting poked.
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Anyone else simply unable to donate blood?
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I can't donate because of my travels. I travel every year, and it's usually somewhere tropical and off the beaten path. So even though I go to Viet Nam and Ha Noi and Sai Gon are safe cities, I also visited Hue, which isn't okay. In Guatemala, Antigua would have been fine, but Lake Atitlan and Tikal cause problems. Same thing in Thailand. Bangkok, no problem. Sukhothai, no dice.
You have to wait one year after travelling to an area that is "unsafe" for blood donations. But, I wind up doing a trip every year, at the same time of year, so I don't qualify anymore. It's a shame. If I did, I would donate every six weeks, (or however long it is one must wait between donations).
You have to wait one year after travelling to an area that is "unsafe" for blood donations. But, I wind up doing a trip every year, at the same time of year, so I don't qualify anymore. It's a shame. If I did, I would donate every six weeks, (or however long it is one must wait between donations).
i am terrified of needles. i dont even TRY to give blood. if a doctor wants a blood sample from me he's better off handing me a scalpel and a vial. ill get it myself.
razor blades arent scary.. needles are.
razor blades arent scary.. needles are.
It doesn't bother me to give blood, but it does bother me that the last time I did so, I spent more than an hour answering questions before I could donate. Crap, you'd think they could get records and keep them....especially when a guy who's A-negative walks in and wants to donate.
Me too. Germany 87-89. I'd love to be a donor again, but I don't see this restriction being lifted (at least not for several years).
Ben
Let's just say that I'm on one of the medication that has caused pregnant blood recipients to have birth defects....
I donated in high school and would like to again, but I keep getting tattoos and that disqualifies me. I suppose if they really needed it or I really wanted to I could lie about that, but it's really not worth it for fairly common blood. On the plus side, I worked for a company who would buy blood from us since it was cheaper and more robust than buying from media suppliers. The going rate at the time was $75 per 30 ml, and they'd usually take 60 ml just to make sure you got the $150, plus I got to analyze my own RNA. Fun stuff.
I used to donate blood and platelets fairly regularly, but the last several times I'd always get a collapsed vein. I have fairly large veins, but the center where I went wasn't very good, which surprises me since most RNs tell me that they could start an IV on me with their eyes closed.
I was quite scared up until I first donated blood. I did it for a t-shirt which as selfish as it is I suffered for. It's a really cool t-shirt. Anyway back to the topic. I was really nervous about the entire thing. Finally went through with it, they put the needle in, and if I hadn't seen it, I honestly would not have known they did it. It was a slight pinch and bamn, it was in and I was donating. I knew they when they removed it because they made a small error which resulted in VERY MINOR swelling for less than 10 minutes. I got a wee bit cold and didn't feel quite altogether but after a nap I felt a bit better. Just be sure to eat afterward otherwise you may experience some dizziness. Also heavy lifting is a no-no; on the plus side someone has to come do everything you can't do if it's too heavy. So I got to enjoy bumming out that day.
The thing I enjoyed most about it was screwing with nurses by pretending I was seeing cartoon characters.
They prick your finger before hand to make sure you can donate and don't have any illness or anything preventing your blood from being useful. Also you have to fill out a questionnaire.
The only real side effect I noticed was slight light headedness and becoming cold. They said the cold was due to the saline being put back into my body.
Been deployed to SW Asia, can't give for a NICE minute. Which kinda sucks, because I'm always afraid that one day I may end up needing a pint of my own stuff.
I can't give blood to another civilian for a long time, anyways. Thanks to my favorite uncle, I've got more diseases floating around in my biochemistry than I want to know about. Anyone who hasn't been subjected to the same stuff I have would die.
Peace,
Greg
I can't give blood to another civilian for a long time, anyways. Thanks to my favorite uncle, I've got more diseases floating around in my biochemistry than I want to know about. Anyone who hasn't been subjected to the same stuff I have would die.
Peace,
Greg
I don 't have much trouble giving blood. It sprays out of me like it's coming from a fire hydrant.
I have issues when I donate. My veins are small and roll. Some times there is enough of an issue that I get the sweets and all that other jazz. It has been a while since I tried. I traveled to China and all the shots I got made me unable to donate for at least a year. The year is not quite up.
Not that I'm unable, but I'm not allowed to give blood ever again after my heart surgery almost 3 years ago.
