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I donated plasma and platelets today. The folks at my local red cross kicked ass.
. I'm sleepy now.
. I'm sleepy now.
Awesome, thanks! I’m coming up next week...
I'm still waiting to schedule a blood test to see if I qualify. COIVD has made me a low priority for them.
This message might not have been meant for you. It’s supposed to ask those of us just sitting around on the couch to sit in a chair instead, and let a little bit of our red stuff go. The are lots of us around. If it’s hard, don’t sweat it. I just forgot as riders, we’re all acutely aware of how nice it is to have blood available when we need it.
I found out the platelets I donated will help cancer patients. I'm into this.
It is good, if I can move more of my blood material into humans, it advances the goals of my species.
I was turned away today. Not enough iron. I had them prick two fingers just to make sure, and I was still shy of the iron requirement. Apparently it’s very common with women, and the plasma donation rules are strict. I’ve been eating a lot of red meat (and haven’t been on my cycle — sorry dudes to get graphic), so I’m going to try an iron supplement until I can get another slot. Bummer!
I was turned away today. Not enough iron. I had them prick two fingers just to make sure, and I was still shy of the iron requirement. Apparently it’s very common with women, and the plasma donation rules are strict. I’ve been eating a lot of red meat (and haven’t been on my cycle — sorry dudes to get graphic), so I’m going to try an iron supplement until I can get another slot. Bummer!
Interesting on the metabolic thing...
I have a friend who’s always struggling with low iron. It makes her very tired and she’s experienced hair loss from it. The supplements can be hard on her gut I guess. So glad I don’t have any of that!