two wheel tramp
exploring!
I donated plasma and platelets today. The folks at my local red cross kicked ass.
. I'm sleepy now.
. I'm sleepy now.
Give blood!
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Awesome, thanks! I’m coming up next week...
Eldritch
is insensitive
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.
two wheel tramp
exploring!
I found out the platelets I donated will help cancer patients. I'm into this.
Eldritch
is insensitive
It is good, if I can move more of my blood material into humans, it advances the goals of my species.
Yeah, I’m a little addicted to knowing where my blood goes. Apparently I need a hobby.
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two wheel tramp
exploring!
I have an adopted uncle going in to hospice with cancer. Knowing i helped someone fighting cancer is somewhat soothing.
To quote our beloved HoHo, fook cancer.
To quote our beloved HoHo, fook cancer.
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!
What IS your species again? Remind me...
bikewanker
Well-known member
Hey dudette, been lazy lately so not on my cycle either.:wow
LOL...
I’m pretty bummed I couldn’t do this today. I’ve been turned away for travel and weight twice before, but iron has never been a problem. I’ll give it a go again soon.
I’m pretty bummed I couldn’t do this today. I’ve been turned away for travel and weight twice before, but iron has never been a problem. I’ll give it a go again soon.
Shaggy
Zoinks!!!!
That's a bummer!
Are there other ways to get iron without eating red meat (other than simply taking supplements)? I've never had an issue with low iron, but curious if its something I need to keep an eye on. I very rarely eat red meat. More of a chicken and fish eater because red meat really messes with my digestive tract.
I don’t think men usually have iron issues like women. Apparently guys store more iron than us—that’s just the nature of things. But if you did want to get more, eating more high-iron foods is all you have to do. That’s what I was told. There’s a whole list of stuff online, and I like it all—even chicken liver.
Abacinator
Unholy Blasphemies
My wife and step-daughter both have iron deficiency. Trying to get them to remember their supplements is nearly impossible :laughing
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!
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!
nakedape
Well-known member
Ugh, getting old sucks. What has helped is a balanced diet with probiotics (food like kraut, not pills), and regular use of digestive enzymes. Stack of pancakes or egg white ommy with veg? Seeds, nuts and greens often pack a strong FE punch. Smaller portions also help with uptake.
And everything above is anathema to Murican eating habits. It's hard for me too. Two days of prep every weekend to assure healthy meals during the workweek. Worth it in the long run.
I just polished off a pound of mussels (that weight incl shells), so that should help. There’s a can of sardines in the pantry, and I might get some oysters later in the week. I’m not a huge fan of red meat, but I like beans, so we’ll see what I can do about this iron situation.