I can't. I have a severe form of anemia. My blood simply cannot hold onto iron at all. Blood testing becomes awkward, especially when doctors ask, "According to this blood test you have zero iron in your blood. How are you still alive?"
Blood Donation!!! *Edit*
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I donate as much as I can.
Due to my height and weight though, I will never be able to give what is called Double Red or donate more than once every three months.
Due to my height and weight though, I will never be able to give what is called Double Red or donate more than once every three months.
sadly i cant the drugs i take for my heart condition would get my blood rejected.
but good luck on your indevor
but good luck on your indevor
I was asked by the National Health Service (after donating blood for a number of years) to also donate just platelets. Apparently my blood produces loads of them and replenishes them very quickly.
This also apparently means my family is at risk from blood clotting conditions such as Deep Vein Thrombosis - w00t!
This also apparently means my family is at risk from blood clotting conditions such as Deep Vein Thrombosis - w00t!
I would, but every time the opportunity's presented itself, I've been on one drug or another that prevented blood donation. First Epilim, then twice I was on antibiotics for acne, and now I'm about to start a six-month course of Roaccutane, which can cause some horrible side effects of given to the wrong people, so no dice there, either.
However, when I come off that, hopefully I'll actually be eligible to donate. Might help to know my blood type first, though.
However, when I come off that, hopefully I'll actually be eligible to donate. Might help to know my blood type first, though.
Well I only just donated ALL of my blood but if they need more I can always scrounge up a few chumps.
Im feeling rather faint at the moment with all of my blood missing but as soon as im back to normal ill get on it.
Im feeling rather faint at the moment with all of my blood missing but as soon as im back to normal ill get on it.
I am not allowed to give blood, because smoking weed less than once a month apparently is "risky behaviour" on par with unprotected anal sex with strangers and a heroin addiction. That's what they told me at the blood bank! If they don't want my (perfectly fine, and might i add, tasty) blood, then so be it.
Hooray for people giving blood! It's a very good thing; Unfortunately I can't do it for numerous reasons but it good to know that those who are able adhere to it.
Gladly in the UK, the MSM rule is only a one year deferral, and there are still a few people debating that is a bit harsh. While there are slight risks with blood testing HIV (similar to rates of condom breakage), to completely exclude one risk group simply due to trouble in the past is a very bad lesson to teach, nevermind the people dying due to lack of blood donations.
Gladly in the UK, the MSM rule is only a one year deferral, and there are still a few people debating that is a bit harsh. While there are slight risks with blood testing HIV (similar to rates of condom breakage), to completely exclude one risk group simply due to trouble in the past is a very bad lesson to teach, nevermind the people dying due to lack of blood donations.