How many times a year?

[fijilife]

How many times a year should I donate blood? Do you guys do it often, my wife does is 4 times a year. Would that be sufficient for me? I cycle 1-2 times a year.

 

[stevesmi]

do it as often as you can. for me they call me when I am due.. it is every 6-8 weeks plus i get 2 movie tickets and am saving lives + they will test your bp, cholesterol and other information for free. it is a win/win/win for everyone

 

[aggirl]

They call me also. I’m about to go here in the next week or so.

They give me 50$ and I’m helping people and it makes me feel like one million bucks.

 

[muskate]

I recommend giving blood every 8-12 weeks on cycle and every 12-16 weeks off cycle

 

[Mobster]

do it as often as you can. for me they call me when I am due.. it is every 6-8 weeks plus i get 2 movie tickets and am saving lives + they will test your bp, cholesterol and other information for free. it is a win/win/win for everyone

And you can't argue with that. Feel good all round

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Giving blood is extremely healthy and you can save people. Always a great idea. I recommend every 8-12 weeks to go in. I have an app on my phone that reminds me and I just book an appointment on there. My Masonic Lodge also sponsors a blood donor clinic so I try to do that one ever time I can.

 

[RoySimpson]

Yeah go as often as you can it definitely helps everyone out its a win win!

 

[sub_squoch]

Old post i know - but here is a question: my wife has lyme disease and although i havent been tested i am somewhat symptomatic and believe i may have it as well. With that said, i cannot donate blood because if i do have lyme it can be passed from my blood to a recipient. Donated blood, stupidly and sadly, is not for lyme in the USA. Any other suggestions?

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[sub_squoch]

Old post i know - but here is a question: my wife has lyme disease and although i havent been tested i am somewhat symptomatic and believe i may have it as well. With that said, i cannot donate blood because if i do have lyme it can be passed from my blood to a recipient. Donated blood, stupidly and sadly, is not tested for lyme in the USA. Any other suggestions?

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[Mobster]

Well apart from not donating any you mean??

Obviously get tested.

 

[stevesmi]

why not check for lyme before jumping to conclusions

 

[muskate]

Old post i know - but here is a question: my wife has lyme disease and although i havent been tested i am somewhat symptomatic and believe i may have it as well. With that said, i cannot donate blood because if i do have lyme it can be passed from my blood to a recipient. Donated blood, stupidly and sadly, is not for lyme in the USA. Any other suggestions?

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You can still donate blood. Just lie on the form, then after they take out the blood tell them you forgot to mention you have lyme disease lol

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

You can still give blood and then check the box for them to discard instead of saving the blood.

 

[sub_squoch]

You can still give blood and then check the box for them to discard instead of saving the blood.

I didnt know this was an option - thanks!

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[sub_squoch]

why not check for lyme before jumping to conclusions

Symptoms are pretty telling, although my body manages them better than my wifes. Testing is extremely expensive - well, proper testing anyway...

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[stevesmi]

Symptoms are pretty telling, although my body manages them better than my wifes. Testing is extremely expensive - well, proper testing anyway...

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yes i have heard of the horror stories and misdiagnoses. sucks