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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow
@ Nammu I was actually going to ask you about that. I used to give blood every 56 days. I stopped for a long time but in the last 10 years I've tried several times. Every time I wind up feeling dizzy and unable to drive and it lasts about 24 hours. The last time I actually went back to the room at the library where they were drawing blood and told them I didn't feel good at all. Nobody really cared as they were cleaning up. I just had more juice and cookies and eventually decided I could drive home. For a while I thought I was going to have to have my mom pick me up. So I've not donated since because I don't want another bad reaction or to faint while driving. But I feel bad because I know they really need blood. I assume it's the APs that cause me to get so dizzy and sick feeling. Besides today have you had issues? Any tips? |
Oo yeah it could be our meds along with our age. I drink a lot of water the day before and the day of. I scheduled my times for afternoon so I can drink lots and eat lunch. I don’t eat breakfast or I’d donate earlier in the day.
That’s terrible that they didn’t care. The people I see would care. They always double check that you’re doing ok. Thankfully I was fine for sitting driving it was walking that did me in. If you’re not ok to drive I’d not donate. I just can’t get over that they didn’t take you seriously. No wonder you don’t want to try again. I don’t know what else to say. We really need the younger generations to step up. Volunteering seems to be going out of fashion.