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ShortStuff · 12-09-2004, 19:49

I wasn't aware that there was any age limits - and it is probably the new rule that if you've had a blood transfusion after a certain time you are no longer allowed to donate in case of CJD - which is a shame but of course they have to be very careful.

I always have a bit of a rough time when giving blood although needles don't bother me - but I always feel faint afterwards. This last time the staff insisted I lie down on the "faint bed" for over 1/2 an hour before they would allow me to leave! But at the end of the day it's about 1 hour of my life - (which is no time at all) and it can mean the difference between life and death for someone else.

I would also be interested in donating bone marrow - but doesn't that keep you off work for a couple of weeks? If anyone has more info on this it would be very useful.

12-09-2004, 19:49	#20
ShortStuff Accrington Web Mascot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mostly in a bubble Posts: 603 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 753	Re: Give Blood...... I wasn't aware that there was any age limits - and it is probably the new rule that if you've had a blood transfusion after a certain time you are no longer allowed to donate in case of CJD - which is a shame but of course they have to be very careful. I always have a bit of a rough time when giving blood although needles don't bother me - but I always feel faint afterwards. This last time the staff insisted I lie down on the "faint bed" for over 1/2 an hour before they would allow me to leave! But at the end of the day it's about 1 hour of my life - (which is no time at all) and it can mean the difference between life and death for someone else. I would also be interested in donating bone marrow - but doesn't that keep you off work for a couple of weeks? If anyone has more info on this it would be very useful.