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Oct 2009
9:20pm, 6 Oct 2009
1,187 posts
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HellsBells
I keep trying, but they won't have mine 
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Oct 2009
10:01pm, 6 Oct 2009
507 posts
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SpicedApple
I should try again soon, seeing that I haven't been to any blacklisted countries recently - maybe eat a nail or two beforehand to increase iron levels.
Does anyone know why one can't give blood when one has a cut or bruise anywhere, even just a minor one?
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Oct 2009
10:03pm, 6 Oct 2009
658 posts
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windassisted
Just got a reminder through, so in a couple of weeks for me
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Oct 2009
10:08pm, 6 Oct 2009
977 posts
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geordiegirl
I'm in your gang HellsBells
Tried quite a few times but my blood wouldnt sink in the pre test, then the 1st time I was successful I developed a severe headache for weeks, the next time my blood test thing wouldnt work again and when they tested my blood they said I had very low iron count and not to go back :(:(
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Oct 2009
10:29pm, 6 Oct 2009
227 posts
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winniefree
Going this Friday, but that means I have to do my run in the morning before work rather than after the donation in the evening - another early start doh!
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Oct 2009
10:36pm, 6 Oct 2009
435 posts
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SharonD
August and my blood boinged up but test showed iron borderline in their favour....I managed to cycle home 9.5miles from work but wouldn;t recommend this - felt a bit squiffy!!
Good luck tomorrow Winnie
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Oct 2009
10:37pm, 6 Oct 2009
6,387 posts
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Ultra Dunc
A long time ago , dont think I can now
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Oct 2009
7:08am, 7 Oct 2009
1,061 posts
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Gooner (The Midnight Runner)
Spiced apple, that's because there's a miniscule chance that it could affect the clotting around the injuries and/or the more likely option of them taking longer to heal with less blood to sustain their repair.
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Oct 2009
8:52am, 7 Oct 2009
6,125 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Not that I'm competitive or anything, but next time you give blood ask them what your "flow rate" is. Scale is 1 to 9 with anything under 2 being a dribble that means you've dried up. I hit 8 last night, which is why I was done in about 7 mins flat! Oh and then we can start a list and a league of how many units you've given and platelets count as x 10 in a Weighted Average. Sir Fetch, Sir Fetch, more pages reuired pls!! :-)G
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Oct 2009
8:59am, 7 Oct 2009
1,066 posts
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Gooner (The Midnight Runner)
I'm a 9 every time, I only know as they comment on it every time too. Probably cause I've usually gone there straight from the gym and a hot shower! So lol
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