FabSwingers.com forum: Do You Give Blood

By *aravancouple OP Man
over a year ago

A Secret Hideaway In the caravan of love

I used to but not since being diagnosed as diabetic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

like you....I used to....but we have no blood donor clinincs up here.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did it via work a couple of times. But the y have seemed to have stopped asking companies to ask their employees. I am sure a lot of people would do it if it means an hour or so out of work.

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

Yes

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

"I used to but not since being diagnosed as diabetic

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Nope i cant due to medication im on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I take it but don't give it,,,, should do

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I gave once and it had such a bad effect on me that they advised against. Then I got ill and can't anymore.

I am grateful to those who do though as a transfusion has made a real difference to my life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to, then I was deemed not suitable as I was considered as a malaria risk (very low risk, however, there was still a risk), and they did not have the ability to screen for malaria.

Not bothered since then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nope, not because i don't want to but because i cant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Afraid not.... I've been tattooed too recently, so am not allowed

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I used to but not since being diagnosed as diabetic

can we not give blood then? i was going to but between tatts and piercings was not allowed to and no it seems i cant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, not since being diagnosed Diabetic!

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By *hole Lotta RosieWoman
over a year ago

Deviant City

I used to until they decided I may have the XMRV virus, along with all the other M.E sufferers.

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By *awty nannaWoman
over a year ago

sheffield

I do, I`m o negative,so donate whenever I can,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I want to. But cant yet!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope because according to them my blood isn't good enough. It actually annoys me quite a lot as I would give regularly if it wasn't for their stupid rules.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to give blood at work. I remember during the initial AIDS epidemic that a lot of haemophiliacs and people who needed blood transfusions contracted AIDS because of imported blood from the USA. As I remember people in the USA were being paid to give blood. Consequently, drug addicts and the like were giving contaminated blood. I wonder if it is still being imported?

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

I used to but was given a transfusion in the 80's then in the 90's so they won't take it from me.

My son gave his first blood donation today at school.

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By *aravancouple OP Man
over a year ago

A Secret Hideaway In the caravan of love

"I used to but was given a transfusion in the 80's then in the 90's so they won't take it from me.

My son gave his first blood donation today at school.

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By *hetalkingstoveMan
over a year ago

London

I donate plasma! Get attached to a centrifuge. Well, the blood goes in the centrifuge.

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By *reenonionsMan
over a year ago

Nr Exeter

Give blood - play rugby!

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By *b430Man
over a year ago

Tayside

"I used to but not since being diagnosed as diabetic

can we not give blood then? i was going to but between tatts and piercings was not allowed to and no it seems i cant

Type 2 Diabetics can still donate blood, it does depend on what medication you are on though, if you are on insulin you can't

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By *xodussxMan
over a year ago

sheffield

For 12 years now

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By *awty nannaWoman
over a year ago

sheffield

"I used to give blood at work. I remember during the initial AIDS epidemic that a lot of haemophiliacs and people who needed blood transfusions contracted AIDS because of imported blood from the USA. As I remember people in the USA were being paid to give blood. Consequently, drug addicts and the like were giving contaminated blood. I wonder if it is still being imported?"

Don`t think they do anymore, possibly why blood service is always asking for donors, I feel quite proud of being a donor, to think I may have saved someone`s life ,,,,,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blood donors are to be congratulated for the selfless act of giving blood. Perhaps if people were made more aware that in certain situations as many as 80 units of blood products or more can be used in any one surgical emergency. Thats why more donors are really needed... To all those thinking about it... Please do it x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep we both regularly give blood every few months. We kinda think we may need it one day.

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By *ummy mummyWoman
over a year ago

southampton-ish

I am not allowed to as I have hemachromatosis, my body absorbs too much iron so it has too high ferritin levels in it.I have to go to the hospital once a week for them to take a pint,(to thing out the iron levels)but it is just thrown out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nope because according to them my blood isn't good enough. It actually annoys me quite a lot as I would give regularly if it wasn't for their stupid rules. "

There must be reason they say your blood aint good enough am assuming its on medical grounds. The stupid rules are to protect donor and more importantly those who may need it. Bit of a vague crass comment.

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By *utumnWoman
over a year ago

leeds

I used to but they asked me to stop after 10 times as I was a slow bleeder and they could harvest a gallon in the time it took me to squeeze mine out!

I then was diagnosed with diabetes so as an insulin user I couldn't.

Am ever grateful to the donors who saved my life after I gave birth to my first child .... or maybe I got my 10 pints back!!

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By *havedc0ckMan
over a year ago

Stonehouse

Yes I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not any more due to health reasons but they used to like mine as I'm AB+

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I donated about 20 times (over the years) then fell a bit ill and anaemic and fell out of the habit. I ought get back into it really....

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I sometimes have to have a venesection, I call it a vampire session, because my bone marrow is making too many red blood cells.

It is not used for anything, they burn it

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By *ussypussWoman
over a year ago

South Birmingham waiting for the bf to come back after crimbo

I used to 20+ years ago then one time I went and they said they didn't want it coz I'd been diagnosed with MS. I argued that it couldn't be passed on via the blood and the girl at the reception desk said that MS is the same as AIDS ... OMG how wrong could she possibly be???

Then 3 yrs ago I was informed by the MS consultant that it is actually an Auto Immune Disease (AID), although it can't be passed on through blood, bodily fluids, etc ... so the receptionist all those years ago was sort of right but also very, very wrong and I worry how many people she scared half to death by telling them that

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By *untimes_2009Couple
over a year ago

Wallasey

Yes. Whole family do. Two of us on gold awards and the two children have silver awards. Very worthwhile cause..

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By *issy louWoman
over a year ago

Staffordshire Moorlands

Yes, as often as I can since I was 18 - I am O Negative so I aim for giving 4 times a year if I can (apart from times of pregnancy, breastfeeding etc)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am terrified of needles but really ought to as I am A Rh D Negative which I understand is one of the more unusual ones .

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By *nfieldishCouple
over a year ago

Enfield

Most of our holidays exclude us for 6 months......then we have another holiday...more or less excludes me n her...

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By *ollie_JCouple
over a year ago

London

Exclusion due to bi male oral and previous porn work

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I used to but not since being diagnosed as diabetic

can we not give blood then? i was going to but between tatts and piercings was not allowed to and no it seems i cant

Type 2 Diabetics can still donate blood, it does depend on what medication you are on though, if you are on insulin you can't "

Thanks bb. Will look into it as I'm notion insulin yet. It's something I do want to do if I can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i used to, but couldnt for six months after the twins, and now dont have anyone to come with me to watch them while i do

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By *heekychezzaWoman
over a year ago

warrington

I gave blood 2-3 times a year for 20 years...then had to stop becuase of medications I was on. Firmly believe if you can - you should.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I used to but fell out of the habit cos Im so slow they didn't take a full pint. Part ones can be used for testing but not to give to people.

I'm currently having treatment which precludes me from donating, but i will try again when i get the all clear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I give blood regularly and have done for the past 20 odd years! My blood type is O neg so it's always in demand! It only takes half an hour and they make a lovely cup of tea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I give blood regularly and have done for the past 20 odd years! My blood type is O neg so it's always in demand! It only takes half an hour and they make a lovely cup of tea

Ditto, I have badges too because I am such a good girl.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I tried once but was told I couldn't due to having Crohns and not being able to absorb iron

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Sadly no.

But I can't give up the occasional bit of cock

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am terrified of needles but really ought to as I am A Rh D Negative which I understand is one of the more unusual ones ."

Same here and I think my group is rare too

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Yes I give blood regularly and have done for the past 20 odd years! My blood type is O neg so it's always in demand! It only takes half an hour and they make a lovely cup of tea

Ditto, I have badges too because I am such a good girl.

Guess this makes me a bad girl!

Though surely tricky veins and low blood pressure are not my fault?

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