Donate Blood

You can contact or walk in at Red Cross and ask questions before you decide to donate. But wait till 1 year after you give birth I think. I don't' remmy how long have to wait. But it won't bite you to ask :)

GalaxyAngel said:
I would love to suck Vampy's blood because he's matches my blood type..
Isn't wonderful...

I have not gone donate blood yet.. cuz I'm very very afraid of anybody doesn't match my blood type cuz rare type...

If suppose im end up in the hospital and seek for matches my blood.. reason scared outside of people who have extact my type.. doesn't want theirs.. prefer deaf people's blood type.. I know I'm rude but scared outside who have....

*ack*
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Ahh, either one... I cant donate is because of history by dad's side plus my weight under 110lb. :)
 
You guys are so brave...I wish I could but I am so afraid...I get sick (getting nausea and having an increased heart rate) when I think of having a needle in my arm. If it was in area where you get shots then I would not mind, but not on spot near joint...man...

Dunno, why I can't find courage to do it...is it a phobias or something?

Even I feel little sick reading those posts...

But even though I have never done it, I still encourage other people to donor if possible, lol.
 
Silentwolfdog said:
You guys are so brave...I wish I could but I am so afraid...I get sick (getting nausea and having an increased heart rate) when I think of having a needle in my arm. If it was in area where you get shots then I would not mind, but not on spot near joint...man...

Dunno, why I can't find courage to do it...is it a phobias or something?

Even I feel little sick reading those posts...

But even though I have never done it, I still encourage other people to donor if possible, lol.
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u r not the onyl one.. it made me feel queasy after reading the posts too.. if i see blood i would pass out.. but if it was my blood i dont faint? why? i guess my blood is nothing? but others ugh.. no thanks! haha.. i had to take care of my son. i had to hurry and get towel on the cuts. it did made me sick but i didnt puke. i had to stay strong for my son. it was so diffiuclt... lol.. anyway oh yeah i remmy like my dog jun jun when he got in big fight and i saw blood everywhere and smell the blood= i did passed out from that..i guess i couldnt take it as it overwhelmed me. ugh.. im getting sick now and im gonna get out of here now.. haha.. :eek3:
 
GalaxyAngel said:
I would love to suck Vampy's blood because he's matches my blood type..
Isn't wonderful...

I have not gone donate blood yet.. cuz I'm very very afraid of anybody doesn't match my blood type cuz rare type...

If suppose im end up in the hospital and seek for matches my blood.. reason scared outside of people who have extact my type.. doesn't want theirs.. prefer deaf people's blood type.. I know I'm rude but scared outside who have....

*ack*
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Actually, type O- is the most wanted blood since it can be given to anyone.

If a person was rushed to ER and needed a blood transfusion, they check the patient's record. If there's nothing on file, they have to rely on O-.

So, if you donate blood... you're actually doing EVERYONE a favor... not just O- people. :thumb:
 
I've donated blood couple of times. Although, I haven't donated for a long time. My blood type is so common that the blood bank has requested for me to come in to donate. I'd be glad to donate but I just never really found the time to do it.

I've also donated plasma as well. Plasma is collected through a process called "plasmapheresis." When you come in to donate, a needle is placed in your vein and your blood is pumped into a specialized spinning device that separates the plasma from the other whole blood components, such as red and white blood cells and platelets. While the plasma is collected, the other blood components are filtered into a reservoir. Once the reservoir is full, your red and white blood cells and platelets are returned to your body.

Throughout the process, the system automatically alternates between collection and replacement until the predetermined amount of plasma, based on your weight, is obtained.

The tubing and all other collection supplies that come in contact with your blood are discarded and replaced with new, sterile materials each time a donation procedure is performed.

The purpose of donating plasma is to help people with leukemia, newborn babies, cardiovascular patients. Plasma donations are also used to treat people suffering from hemophilia, severe burns, shock, and a variety of other life-threatening conditions, such as exposure to rabies.
 
Interesting!! Thanks for sharing this! I don't know if I can do that lol!

I'll have to research on that a little more to understand more. :)
Jolie_77 said:
I've donated blood couple of times. Although, I haven't donated for a long time. My blood type is so common that the blood bank has requested for me to come in to donate. I'd be glad to donate but I just never really found the time to do it.

I've also donated plasma as well. Plasma is collected through a process called "plasmapheresis." When you come in to donate, a needle is placed in your vein and your blood is pumped into a specialized spinning device that separates the plasma from the other whole blood components, such as red and white blood cells and platelets. While the plasma is collected, the other blood components are filtered into a reservoir. Once the reservoir is full, your red and white blood cells and platelets are returned to your body.

Throughout the process, the system automatically alternates between collection and replacement until the predetermined amount of plasma, based on your weight, is obtained.

The tubing and all other collection supplies that come in contact with your blood are discarded and replaced with new, sterile materials each time a donation procedure is performed.

The purpose of donating plasma is to help people with leukemia, newborn babies, cardiovascular patients. Plasma donations are also used to treat people suffering from hemophilia, severe burns, shock, and a variety of other life-threatening conditions, such as exposure to rabies.
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VamPyroX said:
Actually, type O- is the most wanted blood since it can be given to anyone.

If a person was rushed to ER and needed a blood transfusion, they check the patient's record. If there's nothing on file, they have to rely on O-.

So, if you donate blood... you're actually doing EVERYONE a favor... not just O- people. :thumb:
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Yea.. I've already knows about this details before DR did explained us long time ago.. but I'm glad I've found you... So I can use yours! :giggle:
 
Freaky Cat said:
u r not the onyl one.. it made me feel queasy after reading the posts too.. if i see blood i would pass out.. but if it was my blood i dont faint? why? i guess my blood is nothing? but others ugh.. no thanks! haha.. i had to take care of my son. i had to hurry and get towel on the cuts. it did made me sick but i didnt puke. i had to stay strong for my son. it was so diffiuclt... lol.. anyway oh yeah i remmy like my dog jun jun when he got in big fight and i saw blood everywhere and smell the blood= i did passed out from that..i guess i couldnt take it as it overwhelmed me. ugh.. im getting sick now and im gonna get out of here now.. haha.. :eek3:
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Actually, it's not blood that made me feel queasy, it's needle in certain place. Like for example, on TV I can watch doctor do operation on heart but I can't watch doctor do operation on eye or nail. Certain area that I viewed as the most sensitive spot on human body. Unfortunately, the area near the joint is like that to me.
Last summer my dog broke a vein and blood shoot out everywhere, and I had to hold it down until dad took her to ER, I did not pass out from that. But it was gross though. Afterward, I had to clean blood everywhere in the house.

So I knew it can't be blood (especially that I am woman as well) but pain (especially in odd area) is something I have low tolerance for.

I have passed out several time when I felt so sick or was in pain so much in my stomach area. I have never met anyone that had this problem like I do. Doctors can't find out why.

I think my blood type is O+ so it is not the most needed blood right? I forgot which one is the most unlucky blood type for anyone to have. I think it's either O+ or AB type. I forgot.
 
I went to Donate blood last Wednesday. When I spoke to the lady on my minicom I was told that I could give blood then. When I turned up they had changed their minds. They said that they were worried about if I was faint they would not be able to communicate with me because I am deafblind. Also they don't have the information I need to read in Braille. I rang back on friday to tell them I would be able to read using my portable CCTV. The person I've been speaking to said she hoped I could donate soon but unfortunately it wasn't up to her. It was up to this Dr who was in charge so I ring her up on monday.

Has anyone else had problems like this giving blood?
 
More Info to share

Donating Blood

If you want to learn more, you go to Google and type as donate blood, or whatever what you wanted to know more. :thumb:



10 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD

* Blood transfusions save lives.
* There's no substitute for human blood.
* Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
* About 60 percent of the population are eligible to donate blood, yet less than five percent do.
* A pint of blood, separated in to components, can help up to three people.
* You'll make your community a safer place.
* Fulfills your desire to "give back" to the community.
* You'll receive a mini physical (blood pressure, temperature, iron level).
* You'll learn your blood type.
* It's safe, simple and it saves lives.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

* AGE: 17 (16 year-olds can donate with written permission of parent or guardian).
* WEIGHT: At least 110 pounds
* DIET: A well-balanced meal is recommended within four hours of donation.
* HEALTH: General good health
* IDENTIFICATION: Valid identification such as a driver's license, DMV identification card, passport, social security number, etc.

Do not donate if any of the following apply to you:

* AIDS: You are a person with symptoms or laboratory evidence of HIV infection.
* CANCER: Hematological, ie: Hodgkin, Leukemia, Lymphomas
* HEPATITIS: A history of the disease after the age of 11, or a positive lab test for the virus.
* ORGAN FAILURE: Kidney, lung or liver failure.
* RECREATIONAL DRUG USE (by injection): Having injected yourself with drugs not prescribed by a physician.
* UNITED KINGDOM: You have visited or lived in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar or Falkland Islands for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 thru 1996.
* EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: If you have spent a cumulative of 5 years or more since 1980.
* U.S. MILITARY/DEPENDENTS/CIVILIAN
MILITARY EMPLOYEE: If you are U.S. Military / Dependent / Civilian Military Employee who spent a cumulative of six months or more between 1980 thru 1996 associated with a military base in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy or Greece.
* TRAVEL: Travel to certain countries may temporarily restrict you from donating blood. Please call 1-888-393-GIVE to learn more.

SEXUAL HISTORY

* You are a man who has had sex with another man since 1977
* You have engaged in sex for money or drugs since 1977.

QUESTIONS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY

You may need to wait before donating blood if you have any of these conditions:

CONDITION
Allergy No Wait
Abortion/Miscarriage 6 week wait if pregnancy terminated in third trimester, otherwise no wait
Acupuncture Can donate if single-use equipment is used
Alcohol Consumption No wait unless intoxicated
Anemia (past diagnosis) No wait if corrected
Blood Donation, Apheresis 48 Hours
Blood Donation, Whole 8 Weeks
Cancer, treated surgically with radiation or chemotherapy, except for hematological cancers 1 Year
Cold No wait if no sore throat or fever
Cough No wait if no sore throat or fever
Sore Throat Until well, no symptoms
Diabetes No wait if medically controlled
Ear and Body Piercing See Acupuncture
Electrolysis See Acupuncture
Gonorrhea 1 Year
Heart Disease - Angina or Heart Attack (M.I., No Heart Medication) 1 Year
Heart Disease - Angioplasty or Bypass Surgery (No Heart Medication) 1 Year
Hepatitis Contact Depends on Type
Herpes Free of Fever/Systemic Symptoms
High Blood Pressure No Wait if Medically Controlled
Malaria/Immigration from Malarial Area 3 Years
Travel to Malarial Area 1 Years
Pregnancy 6 Week Wait After Delivery
Recent Surgery When Released from MD's Care
Syphilis 1 Year
Tattoo 1 Year


IMMUNIZATION/VACCINES (SHOTS)
Flu/Pneumonia Vaccine No Wait
MMR 4 Weeks
Rubeola (Measles), Yellow Fever, Mumps and Oral Polio 2 Weeks
Rebella (German Measles) 4 Weeks
Hepatitis A and B No Wait
TB Skin Test 48 Hours
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid and Cholera No Wait
Varicella (Chicken Pox) 4 Weeks
Allergy Shots No Wait


MEDICATIONS
Accutane 1 Month
Allergy Medications No Wait
Antibiotics After Last Dose
Flagyl No Wait
High Blood Pressure Medicine Not Wait
Oral Contraceptives No Wait
Propecia 1 Month
Proscar 1 Month
Tegison (for Psoriasis) Permanently Deferred
Tetracycline for Acne No Wait
Vitamins No Wait

DONATION PROCESS

* Prospective donors first complete a health history questionnaire and screening interview.
* The next step involves a brief physical examination of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and a test for anemia.
* If the prescribed medical requirements are met, a unit (about one pint) of blood is drawn from the donor. Afterwards, donors are served refreshments while remaining seated for 15 minutes.
* The entire process usually takes less than one hour.

YOU CAN NOT GET AIDS FROM DONATING BLOOD
Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the donation process, which makes it virtually impossible to contract a disease from donating blood.

WHERE TO DONATE
Select the most convenient donation center for a map, driving directions and hours.
 
I tried but they thought my hemoglobin was to low which is kinda funny cause i had surgery 2 weeks later and they said i had a perfectly normal 12. something hemoglobin so i'll go back soon and try again and than do it as often as i can.
 
LakeTahoe said:
You can donate at anytime you want..it is up to you.

Some is having a surgery in near future, and get her/his own blood for blood transfusion instead of someone's else blood. That's what my friend did. I would do the same thing if I am having surgery for whatever reason.
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That's called Autologous donation and I done that before I had major surgery to myself.

Richard
 
They don't mention deafblindness or Epilepsy. When I mentioned that I used to take Tegretol for epilepsy and stopped taking it a year ago they say I have to wait 3 years but I've never actually had a grand mal attack. In fact I only carried on taking Tegretol as long as I did because I was worried that if I gave it up then I would start having problems but I've not had problem with epilepsy for years. I think I'm just being discriminated against so I'll just have to fight it.

Still I'm an organ doner. My doner card has arrived at last. I would also like to be a live donor. I think the kidney is the organ they take from live donors although I would also donate a cornea as there is nothing wrong with the eyes themselves and it might be useful for someone else. Only one cornea mind as I do still have some useful vision. I havent suggested it to them yet though.
 
Blood donation

Has anybody on here donated blood?

I would love to donate blood but unfortunately I have received blood myself so I cannot.

How many times have you donated?
 
Never. I have other genetic problems besides deafness and they don't want my blood.
 
I would like to but I'm bit scared because I have a low blood pressure. I don't wanna think about what would happen if they draw couple bags worth of my blood.
 
Never. I can get fainted easily from seeing blood. I had my blood drawing up for my pregnancy. I did faint after i finished it. :shock: i don't like how i feel about it. *shivered*
 
I would love to give blood!...But I've been anemic and pass out easy....and needles freek me out!....Even having my blood drawn for tests, I almost passed out...

Then again...maybe I'm making a "mountain out of a mole hill"!...Eating iron rich foods, such as Liver (which I do like sometimes)...should help and Iron pills also.....the only problem with the iron pills is that they make me want to eat and eat!

It's a good suggestion for me this week, is to attempt to overcome my fear of needles and dizziness...and go ahead and give blood! Thks. for the reminder!
 
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