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laria_a

Giving Blood

Feb 17, 2010 15:25

Me and a friend went to give blood yesterday. She was able to - I wasn't. (Though she did almost faint after, so I guess the tables were turned and equalised there.) My iron level was too low--they set high standards apparently, at an iron count or HB (or something) level of 125, and mine was 117. I now have to wait twelve weeks before I can try ( Read more... )

health, giving blood, life

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lykeiasl February 17 2010, 15:28:37 UTC

I have given blood a few times before, and you are right after the "mystery" is dissolved it is no big deal.
My mom has a lower iron count too, and has a rarish bloodtype so she is always wanting to donate but it is difficult for her to get the required iron threshold.

laria_a February 19 2010, 15:13:39 UTC

I wasn't too worried about it before, but just kind of nervous, I guess. It's natural though, isn't it? :) Yeah, next time will be easier/more relaxed, probably.

a_quiet_patch February 17 2010, 16:51:13 UTC

I really really iwsh I could give blood.

But I have a bit of a phobia about blood tests. I'm fine with needles and fine with blood, but together they make me go a bit funny. I feel dizzy just writing this. >.<

laria_a February 19 2010, 15:15:07 UTC

It's honestly not a huge deal, though if you're phobic, it isn't probably the best thing you could do. :) Though you *do* get given free biscuits and drinks after, hurray!

And honestly, the tiny pinprick to my finger hurt more than the needle in the vein in the crook of my arm. That just itched after, it didn't sting like the pinprick did. :)