What are long term effects of donating plasma?
If you are doing this for money, find some better way to supplement income. It can be dangerous to overdo for someone over age 40.They make LOTS !!! of money from one plasma donation. If you have some rare type, they should be paying you something decent.Typically they have their money income in mind more than your best interests or the possible health benefits of recipients. Often they collect from all kinds of poor people who may have health defects (to put it mildly) and sell it overseas. Problems of serious nature have occurred from that in the recent past. Even very serious problems.You can judge best knowing this information and where you are donating.If you do this, I’d suggest no more than four times per year. Stop after age 50. Donating is some stress for your body, so if you have any health problems or conditions, then that is stress on stress.Use your best judgment.THEY will want to collect as much as possible, bear that in mind. Their idea of how much they can get from you without adversity for you is higher than my idea is.
Why does using blood thinners eliminate you from donating plasma?
Blood ‘thinners’ interfere with the body’s production or ability of the proteins used in the clotting process. These proteins (Factors XII, XI, X, IX, VIII, VII, etc.) must be present and in normal shape and functional order for them to work as they are supposed to in order for the clot to form and hold properly. The drugs interfere with one or more of these proteins.Therefore, if you are taking one of those drugs and your plasma were to be used for a patient who is BLEEDING and who is deficient in those proteins, your plasma would not benefit that patient in any way and the presence of the drug in your plasma would further inhibit the clotting process as well leading to MORE BLEEDING. As you can see, this is a negative consequence and very undesirable.The term ‘thinner’ is actually a poor term, but it has stuck around for so many years that it is impossible to get rid of. These drugs do not ‘thin’ the blood; rather they make it less likely to clot. The blood is still the same quantifiable density.
Why do I get sick every time I donate plasma?
I use to donate blood all the time. I have no problems with needles and never got sick, ever! After a couple times donating blood they gave me a card that showed I have ab+ blood and universal plasma, so they always want me to donate plasma. The first time I did it I donated at the fastest pace, made it almost all the way then I got super sick and almost passed out (they had multiple phlebotomist at my side telling me to stay with them). The. The second time I got the chills as soon as we started but when they were putting my blood cells back in me I got really sick and the needle was placed in wrong so I got a lot of bruising. Why do I get sick? I have no problem donating blood or problems with needles. I just always get instantly cold, sick, and dizzy.
Question about donating plasma?
Tomorrow, my sister and I have decided to donate plasma. The thing is I started my period today. I also take 200mg of ibuprofen ever 4-6 hours for severe cramps and back spasms. Would I still be able to donate blood if I'm on my period and taking over the counter painkillers? Should I stop taking ibuprofen, and if so, how long before I donate should I stop taking it? Any information would be helpful. Thanks for your time and help.
Why does donating plasma make you gain weight?
Believe it or not, donating blood increases you calorie burn! It is estimated that one pint of donated blood results in about 650 calories burned. Of course it's not a sustainable weight loss plan, but it's an added bonus if you happen to be trying to lose weight. Best Medical Weight Loss Management Clinic Portland
Will hepatitis C keep you from donating plasma?
Yes, absolutely.Blood is screened for antibodies to Hep B, Hep C and HIV 1&2 (amongst other things). Even people treated for Hep C, and having no viral load, will come up positive on this screening and be excluded from donating.If you do have Hepatitis C antibodies you should have a PCR RNA. About 25% of people cure themselves leaving about 75% with chronic infection.If you do have chronic infection the new direct acting antiviral are very effective and provide many long term benefits.For more information visit the forum at FixHepC Patient Forum