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Post by Fizzy Bread on Jan 22, 2007 9:06:56 GMT -1
I'm gonna go to the docs, get my blood tested and look into getting a load of it sucked outta me, all for a good cause!
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Post by Billy on Jan 22, 2007 9:54:08 GMT -1
can't do it myslef - scared sh*tless of needles - in fact even just reading this thread has made me go a bit dizzy
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 22, 2007 9:54:37 GMT -1
Don't even need to get your blood tested beforehand, Spozz, unless you've got a particular concern in mind (an illness/disorder of some sort) - they check your iron content on-site, and take vials to send away to check for HIV etc too as part of the standard procedure.
For the record, Katie, make sure you get plenty of sleep tonight and tomorrow - lack of sleep can reduce your iron count, and if you don't have enough iron you have to wait 12 weeks before you go again (as it could be indicative of illness), as a friend discovered last week. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water before and after - I made that mistake on my third donation (apparently the 3rd is the one that most people stumble on) and had a bit of a head rush afterwards!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 22, 2007 9:56:28 GMT -1
can't do it myslef - scared sh*tless of needles - in fact even just reading this thread has made me go a bit dizzy It's surprising how many donors say they used to be too - even one Will Carling, which amused me somewhat! My girlfriend's the same though; she literally needs 2-3 people to hold her down when she has to have an injection Unfortunate, but it can't be helped I suppose!
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Post by Billy on Jan 22, 2007 9:58:24 GMT -1
Injections aren't so bad - just the thought of giving blood scares me! Even blood tests - last one I had I was so scared my body didn't bleed!!! She put the needle in and nothing came out! Seriously have to stop talking about this now - feeling ill
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 22, 2007 10:00:20 GMT -1
Ah, yes, the collapsing veins - Casey's had that too! No worries, oh Bibieru - I'll just beat someone else into doing it in your place
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Jan 22, 2007 10:40:09 GMT -1
Don't even need to get your blood tested beforehand, Spozz, unless you've got a particular concern in mind (an illness/disorder of some sort) - they check your iron content on-site, and take vials to send away to check for HIV etc too as part of the standard procedure. For the record, Katie, make sure you get plenty of sleep tonight and tomorrow - lack of sleep can reduce your iron count, and if you don't have enough iron you have to wait 12 weeks before you go again (as it could be indicative of illness), as a friend discovered last week. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water before and after - I made that mistake on my third donation (apparently the 3rd is the one that most people stumble on) and had a bit of a head rush afterwards! My mum's a carrier of hepatitis B, i've most likely got it too but have never been tested because i'm not great with needles but have always wanted to give blood (Obviously depends whether i've got it whether I can)
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 22, 2007 10:46:18 GMT -1
Ah, in that case yes, well done for getting checked out in advance. Here's hoping it comes out favourably, for many reasons!
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Jan 22, 2007 10:50:06 GMT -1
Ah, in that case yes, well done for getting checked out in advance. Here's hoping it comes out favourably, for many reasons! The likelihood though, if I do have it, I won't get symptoms till i'm much older, my mum hasn't got any symptoms of it but my uncle died from it last year. If I test positive I won't be able to donate
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Post by That Bloke on Jan 22, 2007 10:50:08 GMT -1
Ive been giving blood for a few years now and never had any problems, the iron test hurts more than actually donating!!!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 22, 2007 10:53:29 GMT -1
Ive been giving blood for a few years now and never had any problems, the iron test hurts more than actually donating!!! Have to ask - does the plaster they give you after that test ever stick on? Mine never does!
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Post by ArgyleChick on Jan 22, 2007 10:54:01 GMT -1
Injections aren't so bad - just the thought of giving blood scares me! Even blood tests - last one I had I was so scared my body didn't bleed!!! She put the needle in and nothing came out! Seriously have to stop talking about this now - feeling ill Yep the good old collapsing vein, everytime I stick a needle in a kid, I just hope and pray the blood will come out, I get it most times, but there is always one vein that's a right little so-and-so!!!
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 22, 2007 10:54:30 GMT -1
Ah, in that case yes, well done for getting checked out in advance. Here's hoping it comes out favourably, for many reasons! The likelihood though, if I do have it, I won't get symptoms till i'm much older, my mum hasn't got any symptoms of it but my uncle died from it last year. If I test positive I won't be able to donate Would've though not being able to donate would be of less concern, myself - good attitude to have! As I said, here's hoping that goes well!
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Post by That Bloke on Jan 22, 2007 10:57:27 GMT -1
Ive been giving blood for a few years now and never had any problems, the iron test hurts more than actually donating!!! Have to ask - does the plaster they give you after that test ever stick on? Mine never does! Never!!!
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Jan 22, 2007 10:59:04 GMT -1
The likelihood though, if I do have it, I won't get symptoms till i'm much older, my mum hasn't got any symptoms of it but my uncle died from it last year. If I test positive I won't be able to donate Would've though not being able to donate would be of less concern, myself - good attitude to have! As I said, here's hoping that goes well! Yes it is lol but it's while it's very likely i'm a carrier, apparently i'm not at risk from it
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 22, 2007 11:02:17 GMT -1
Ah, that's not so bad then, I guess. Still wouldn't wish it on ya, mind!
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Post by Katiekins on Jan 24, 2007 15:52:51 GMT -1
Iv just got back from giving blood and everything was ok i feel proud
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Post by Neko Bazu on Jan 24, 2007 16:05:28 GMT -1
Well done girl! ;D Exalted for your unselfishness, bravery et al! It's really not as bad as you imagine, is it?
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Post by Katiekins on Jan 24, 2007 16:07:16 GMT -1
Thanks Neko, have one back toooo No its not. The iron check hurts more than giving blood lol
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Post by thales on Jan 24, 2007 16:08:22 GMT -1
I am doing it Wednesday for the first time. Im scared. My mum says its ok but i duno if she is just saying that to make me feel better. I will still do it whatever but if anyone gives blood it on here is it ok? i'm not allowed because i lived in the uk in 1995-1996, possibility of BSE (remember that) being passed on in the blood. plus i hate fecking needles....
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