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Apr 2009
11:53pm, 2 Apr 2009
88 posts
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southcoastpete
A friend of mine got turned down as her viens were too small for even their smallest needles.
Didn't stop them trying though, and her arm came out black and blue through all the bruising.
And she nearly fainted having her consulation cup of tea too.
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Apr 2009
12:36am, 3 Apr 2009
166 posts
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richh
I've been donating platelets every 5 weeks or so, for several years but the last time I went in they just took a small sample to test for anti-HLA antibodies that can cause "TRALI" (Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury). This seems to be the latest concern among the blood transfusion crowd. The test came back favorable, but then they found that the clerk had checked the wrong box for one of those intrusive sexual activity questions, which put me on their "deferred' (AKA "sh*t") list. Then a higher-up from the blood center phoned, asked me the intrusive question again, got the approved answer, and finally I am squared away to donate platelets again towards the end of April. This is all in the U.S., by the way.
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Apr 2009
12:40am, 3 Apr 2009
512 posts
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Tigerlily
High five to all you donors. I used to donate but was 'retired' when diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Big thanks to all you guys for giving though.
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Apr 2009
1:57am, 3 Apr 2009
1,107 posts
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Torry Quine
I've not been allowed for a couple of years either. However now drug free again (hooray!) so maybe when the mobile unit comes our way again. *crosses fingers*
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Jun 2009
2:26pm, 18 Jun 2009
1,167 posts
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NickCook
I'm doning again this evening - 37th donation.
I've been for a 6 mile run this lunchtime - that shouldn't matter, should it? As long I'm well rehydrated?
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Jun 2009
2:36pm, 18 Jun 2009
29,097 posts
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Gobi
Never
I can list a number of reasons but none of them would really carry weight.
G
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Jun 2009
2:49pm, 18 Jun 2009
905 posts
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Anna Finn
Should be fine Nick. i think I've usually run before donating. Enjoy your cuppa! 
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Jun 2009
2:50pm, 18 Jun 2009
5,435 posts
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Sparkly Bridget
The vampires want me on June 26th. 10K race on 28th. What do you reckon?
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Jun 2009
2:51pm, 18 Jun 2009
123 posts
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AndrewJ
over Christmas hols. The next window came up (bloodmobiles at work) day before Reading half so thought I had better not!!
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Jun 2009
2:51pm, 18 Jun 2009
3,557 posts
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Old Croc
could be a bit close for a race - trianing okay but race might tbe tight
am off for platelets next Monday afternoon!!
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