Dizziness is one most popular blood donation effects, this effect occurs because of loosing some blood. For more severe cases, a. by the next week i was still feeling horrible. I decided to call my wife and keep her on the phone with me while I drove. Bacterial infections may occur during the blood donation if the needle is not sterilized. For example, if you're making a double red cell donation donating twice the usual amount of red blood cells your medical professional may tell you to avoid strenuous exercise for more than a day. Sudden swelling in your feet, ankles, or legs. Accessed March 6, 2020. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. Press J to jump to the feed. When my doc finally tested for iron, I was at 11 ng/ml. Giving blood is a fantastic selfless way of giving back, but it doesnt suit everyone. On the other hand, you may have visited a blood collector I've never been to; I left out their name and my location on purpose; I don't want to cause them a shortage of donations, just inform donors to be wise and get your blood work done at your yearly physical. Chris Hibbard (author) on November 15, 2012: I tend to agree with you, Kathy. I give regularly and have given over 100 units over the yeas. Afterward, a person can apply a warm compress four times a day for 20 minutes. This is important to know because there is no doctor or nurse at the driveno one with expert medical credentials. I used to attend as part of a blood donating "team" and many times many of our members were turned down for low iron. Can lead to faintness, nausea, numbness or tingling, and . Before donating it was at 14.1, as I was told. Approach to the adult with anemia. In the early years i too could and would go for a run on the same day i donated just to test myself. somewhat like nerve pulling. There is a whole spectrum of things that can cause people to be short of breath, but it frequently stems from a problem that's pulmonary (related to the lungs) or cardiovascular (related to the heart). But if you have more than one of these symptoms, even if you haven't been diagnosed with any heart problems, report them to a healthcare professional and ask for an evaluation of your heart. Also, you should let your doctor and healthcare team know if you have had previous transfusions so they can look out for any reactions. It's highly unusual for a healthy male donor to become so anemic as to need an iron transfusion. My state is almost entirely serviced by donors; I believe there are only 2 blood banks left who purchase blood. Maybe think twice before getting behind the wheel of a tonne of metal when you feel dizzy. It has a profound influence on the quality of life of CKD patients, and its underlying causes are often associated with a negative prognosis. We also look at how to treat these side effects. Excuse the "all-caps rage" there, I really wanted that info to stand out :D, that link didn't come out so here's a tiny url one to the same. Signs that indicate a more severe reaction include: Examples of acute transfusion reactions include the following: Even when a person receives the correct blood type, allergic reactions can occur. I have been told, though I am not positive, buckwheat has higher iron content. I'm sorry you had that experience Chris and I hope they get it under control for you. Combining iron-rich foods with vitamin C helps the body absorb iron. My Iron has been on the low side the last 5 or six times. Once people have rested and have no adverse symptoms, they can leave. I just went to the donation clinic which didnt inform me that hemoglobin and iron were two different aspects of blood donation that can be affected. While hemodialysis may address fluid overlo I'm just a casual donor with no medical background but it seems as if your own lack of common sense was your demise. It's much better now already, though. I have found that you can't trust a blood center to consider your health when they are concerned with collecting as many pints of blood as possible. Doctors find TAGVHD challenging to treat, and as a result, mortality rates are between 90100%. It took me about three months to recover from that ordeal. Your heart will take some time to supply fresh blood through you body. Sudden onset of shortness of . Im waiting to see the doctor to discus my results. He ruled out a bleeding ulcer and I tested positive for Celiac disease through a blood serum test. Or if your heart isn't working as well as it should, this could cause a build-up of fluid in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. I just donated my blood 3 days ago for the first time ever. The ferritin checks I was getting at the blood drives failed me--for whatever reason. It's every 12 weeks for men in the uk and every 16 for women. I had no symptoms but after 12 days of giving blood I'm in major brain fog the past three days I believe must be connected to giving blood. Chris Hibbard (author) on August 30, 2012: Thanks for your concern BR, I'm back on track so far, back up to healthy #s all around after taking iron supplements and now off them. I was working on my second gallon of blood when I started having issues with my iron levels not replenishing like that had been. Migraines have plagued me for years, and my doctors tell me I should have far fewer when my iron levels get up to normal. Obesity linked to 21 genes related to Alzheimers disease, study finds. Live long and prosper :) all you donors! For donors there are reactions of bodys tolerance during and after donating procedure. According to the American Red Cross, no specific test exists to identify which blood products will cause TRALI. I go in this month to see how if his plan to get me back to normal is working so far :D, i donated blood on the 5th of july and have been weak for several weeks and what i found was that i needed the ferritin of liver (grass fed here in tasmania, australia). I see it everyday as a practicing nurse and have helped scores of people, including saving lives. The blood bank where I work has extensive training for our already qualified employees. i had been diagnosed with low bp a few months back. i went ahead and donated the 2 pints and its been a nightmare ever since. i tried to continue with my regular schedule but just couldn't do it. Chris Hibbard (author) on March 20, 2013: That is frightening information. That's one in a million, I bet. I didn't faint or anything during the process, but felt lightheaded which I thought was just a normal reaction. Wondering if there's a cutoff age? What are paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) and sighing dyspnea? This training lasts approximately 3 months before they are considered competent to be on their own. I hope this experience does not scare your readers and deter them from donating blood. I am 37, in good shape, and feel that I have a pretty healthy diet, but it does sting me that I loved donating blood and helping my fellow man but know it's in my best interest to not donate blood until further notice.. I don't run any marathons, but I do walk five miles a day, sometimes seven days a week. Thanks for sharing your story. This results in the destruction of platelets and a decline in platelet numbers. I waited for hours in the ICU for a heart attack or lung infarction to happen but fortunately it didn't. The alteplase did its job and I survived. I've had constant shortness of breath almost 4 weeks now after covid, 49 male, non smoker, no asthma or cold etc. Please don't dismiss and put down blood bank workers. Fluid weight gain or unintentional weight loss with loss of appetite. Markers that suggest an increased risk of cardiovascular conditions were lower in regular blood donors compared with the nondonors, due to improved cholesterol levels. The DNA test wasn't a good means to determine if I should give blood. The big take-away for me was: GET A PHYSICAL EVERY YEAR! if im sitting or lying down, i feel almost normal. Not so much for men. Many researches, studies, and observations tell about a lot of benefits donating your blood. I thought I was the only one. When you smoke, you inhale a toxic gas, which is carbon monoxide. Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. At times, your hematocrit can be fine but your ferratin could be low which could have caused your delayed reaction. i researched about ferritin levels and got tested for that and what do i find..my ferritin is a level 5! The fever is part of the persons white blood cells response to the new blood. privacy practices. Blood donation can cause temporary drop in blood pressure, but it is generally considered safe. Really? I want to keep donating as I'm O-. After the third time of explaining my experience, and I was ignored each time, I thought that enough was enough and changed my number. I hadn't experienced any real systems for nearly two weeks. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. American Red Cross. Discomfort or pain in 1 or both arms, pain radiating to jaw, or pain in the neck. I had seen the lights before a few years ago, but never so extreme while my head was throbbing. We link primary sources including studies, scientific references, and statistics within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. Cancelled all my plans & was still very week for the following week when I returned to work. (so they took my blood ). This content does not have an Arabic version. It involves an unexplained rise in temperature during or 4 hours after the transfusion. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. Doesn't help. safe to say im never donating again. The time I went to donate blood they turn me down because my iron was a little bit low. "Because these two organ systems are so intertwined, one always affects the other," says Dr. Aaron B. Waxman, who directs the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program . I suppose having given around 15 gallons from 1974 until 2010 or so. i had some food and tried to get some of my works done. If you will be driving after your donation, ensure you feel well before starting your vehicle. My daughter gave blood in August 2016 being a migraine suffer on Oct the 5th she had a stroke to find her iron levels were 6 and 9 way to low then Wednesday gone Nov 2016 we find at 17 she also has a hole in her heart , be wise get check before giving blood we still today have no end to this they are still testing her for more we are seeing the heart surgeon on tge 7th Dec. I now will need to do IV iron probably for the rest of my life. People may experience some minor bruising due to blood under the surface of the skin. 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). I hope FDA/AMA will recommend this soon. It's very important when it comes to maintaining your health. Examples include a fever, chills, itching, or breathing difficulty. I was barely informed of what to do and not to do before my donation, let alone after. Yes, this is pressing so just get in there and donate asap and put this behind you. Hematoma is a bruise caused by the inserted needle slips through the vein and cause local bleeding. Those who donate or attempt to donate are just as important as those who are needing a donation. However, blood centers choose to not self-regulate to reduce the harm to blood donors of iron deficiency or anemia with blood donation or taking blood from already anemic donors. Blood clots can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Low red blood cell count, called anemia. When I asked them if it's going to be okay for me to go for a run the next day after donation they said yes, no problem. they ran some tests and i was anemic. Anyway, were all just trying to do good here, theres no need to be condescending in saying we lack common sense. My wife heard me honking over the phone, and I remember her telling our kids to get in the car. The FDA requires blood centers to test for hemoglobin or hematocrit, and both of these are tests for anemia (there are 100+kinds of anemia, only one of which is from iron deficiency), not for iron levels as blood center staff sometimes erroneously claim. People may feel fatigued or experience some dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea after donating blood. 2 months ago i walked into a red cross donating drive thinking i was going to donate the typical 1 pint of blood. I would recommend you donate blood and support your local blood center if your doctor says you are able to do so. I had a pretty sizable migraine when I woke up, and it got worse as the morning wore on. But he said he had never seen low iron in a guy before as healthy as I was!! The FDA needs to require all blood centers to also do a test for iron levels such as ferritin, inform donors they are iron deficient or anemic, and stop allowing blood centers to take blood from anemic donors and make them even more anemic. You'll soon start receiving the latest Mayo Clinic health information you requested in your inbox. Those with long-term anemia have problems with energy and even with motivation. However, they may need to wait 12 months before doing so, Blood types depend on the content of the blood cells and are inherited from parents. I have also met some who I wouldn't trust as far as I could throw them. DreamerMeg from Northern Ireland on April 29, 2012: Amazing! Many conditions can cause shortness of breath. I've also been dealing with RLS, which can be due to insufficient iron, even with a ferritin level that is in the low-normal range. Accessed March 6, 2020. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. i felt really fatigued. https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-process/before-during-after/iron-blood-donation/donors-deferred-forlowhemoglobin.html. 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