Why can't you donate blood?

Chazz Michael Michaels · 19-01-2014 02:05PM

Rochelle wrote: »

I was born in Zambia so can never give blood.

The way I see it, I have two options, either to respect the fact that the welfare of the recipient is the most important thing, or go mincing around the place moaning and whining about discrimination and generally being a tosser.

I've opted for the former course of action.

Oh holy one, impart to us more of your wisdom.

efb · 19-01-2014 02:06PM

Oral sex may be included. I hadn't dint that either before I stopped

Ten of Swords · 19-01-2014 02:06PM

Cydoniac wrote: »

It's not just anal intercourse that rules you out, and if you've done either anal or oral even once, you're forever ruled out. Seems a little ott but so do a lot of the rules they have.

Yeah this is what was said to me

Local-womanizer · 19-01-2014 02:07PM

I always try and donate, didn't last year though due to work, couldn't get away to.

But I hate the snobbery from some that donate against those who choose not too. At the end of the day it's a personal choice like.

I feel like I should with me being O neg too, super blood! :P

efb · 19-01-2014 02:08PM

When I used fill out the form it was anal. Mutual masterbation didn't disbarr me!

Rasheed · 19-01-2014 02:10PM

Risteard wrote: »

I have haemochromatosis which means I actually do have to get blood taken from me every once in a while. I asked one of the nurses before if that blood can be used for transfusions or anything. She said that it can be but there are rules against or something and it has to be destroyed. Seems like such a waste given the amount of blood taken over the past few years.

I always thought that destroying the blood taken from patients like yourself was a waste. Doesn't it make sense that if a person is anaemic and needs a blood transfusion, that your blood with it's higher iron count would be the way to go? But the lecturer looked at me funny when I asked so I shut up!

The Diabolical Monocle · 19-01-2014 02:16PM

Cause Im on medication.

I dont mind, but the fvckers wont stop junk mailing me.

The Backwards Man · 19-01-2014 02:16PM

I was born in the UK, moved home to the border when I was 5 months old, at that time everyone here did their shopping in British supermarkets, consuming British meat, it was just the way it was. Went to college in the UK, worked in the UK, socialised in the UK, go to the dentist in the UK.

And I'm not excluded from giving blood. I give four times a year.

The Diabolical Monocle · 19-01-2014 02:20PM

efb wrote: »

If you never had anal inter course with a man it's ok

Do Brian Cowen and Bertie count ??

SeaFields · 19-01-2014 02:22PM

I cant because i was recently in a malaria zone. Ive to wait 12 months I think. Only found out when a few of us went to do it this year. It was always something very important to my grandfather who gave countless times so I want to continue this. Will be starting to donate as soon as the 12 months is up

Eeden · 19-01-2014 02:23PM

Links234 wrote: »

'cos I'm transgender

What's the logic there? (genuinely curious)

efb · 19-01-2014 02:24PM

Eeden wrote: »

What's the logic there? (genuinely curious)

Msm I assume

Call me Al · 19-01-2014 02:24PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I was born in the UK, moved home to the border when I was 5 months old, at that time everyone here did their shopping in British supermarkets, consuming British meat, it was just the way it was. Went to college in the UK, worked in the UK, socialised in the UK, go to the dentist in the UK.

And I'm not excluded from giving blood. I give four times a year.

Good for you, but where do you give blood? North or south of the border or in England?
If in the Republic, and you haven't actually lived in the UK during the specific years then technically they can't stop you donating.

Corruptedmorals · 19-01-2014 02:24PM

I couldn't until about a year ago but now I'm comfortably over the weight. I tried in D'Olier street and passed the questioning but then mentioned I have previously been on iron supplements...although iron level is fine now. 'Come back in 6 months'

They also weren't thrilled that I put down on the form that I have fainted in the past, though not in the last 10 years. Will try again next month!

olly_mac · 19-01-2014 02:25PM

I'm Gay, but I also have a bleeding disorder, and that was the first reason they gave me for not being allowed donate... Mind you, I get frequent platelet transfusions, so I bow to all who do donate! Thank You!!

ElleEm · 19-01-2014 02:27PM

I have MS and am on regular medication so can't donate. I would like to though.

To make up for it, I am donating my brain after I die!

lukesmom · 19-01-2014 02:28PM

Because I'm taking a few medications so I'm not allowed to donate my blood

ScouseMouse · 19-01-2014 02:29PM

Im a brit. Wouldnt guess from my username would you?

efb · 19-01-2014 02:29PM

ElleEm wrote: »

I have MS and am on regular medication so can't donate. I would like to though.

To make up for it, I am donating my brain after I die!

I'm doing that too!

Owryan · 19-01-2014 02:30PM

Was on 24 pints donated when I became a recipient. No more free coffee n crisps for me

ElleEm · 19-01-2014 02:32PM

efb wrote: »

I'm doing that too!

Have you got a special one? I tried to encourage my family and friends to do it too. Although it seems to freak people out more than other organs.

MicraBoy · 19-01-2014 02:32PM

MSM

The Backwards Man · 19-01-2014 02:33PM

Call me Al wrote: »

Good for you, but where do you give blood? North or south of the border or in England?
If in the Republic, and you haven't actually lived in the UK during the specific years then technically they can't stop you donating.

Yeah, I donate in Ireland, because I wouldn't have accumulated 365 nights in the UK between 1980 and 1996, (a year either side and I'd be way over) even though I would have consumed British food products seven days a week. Even someone in Dublin who was never even in Newry could have consumed plenty of contaminated burgers in their lifetime, so the restriction is a silly really.

stinkle · 19-01-2014 02:34PM

Risteard wrote: »

I have haemochromatosis which means I actually do have to get blood taken from me every once in a while. I asked one of the nurses before if that blood can be used for transfusions or anything. She said that it can be but there are rules against or something and it has to be destroyed. Seems like such a waste given the amount of blood taken over the past few years.

Read this it's changed recently if you're in Dublin (soon to happen in cork)http://www.giveblood.ie/Clinical_Services/Haemochromatosis/

Lapin · 19-01-2014 02:35PM

Not only did I live in the UK during some of the years 1980 -1996, but I also received a blood transfusion when I lived there (6 pints) so I'm ruled out on the double.

But without that transfusion I wouldn't be here today.

So obviously I would encourage anyone who can, to please donate some of theirs. You are genuine life savers.

thesimpsons · 19-01-2014 02:38PM

you beat me to it Stinkle - I was reading down to the end of the thread to say that haemochromatosis is no longer banned. I'm on 41 donations myself. I used to only go the odd time with OH but when he got banned (epilepsy) I stepped up my donations a bit.

stinkle · 19-01-2014 02:46PM

thesimpsons wrote: »

you beat me to it Stinkle - I was reading down to the end of the thread to say that haemochromatosis is no longer banned. I'm on 41 donations myself. I used to only go the odd time with OH but when he got banned (epilepsy) I stepped up my donations a bit.

Yeah its v recent. My dad is a super donor but his iron was all over the place lately and he was sent away when it was too low. Then it was vv high and haemochromatosis was suspected which isd how we know about this new rule. He still can't donate for a year

I've been sent away for low iron on one occasion but it was only a tiny bit below their limit so not anaemic. I go to the us regularly enough and can't donate for a month after that so sometimes means I can't donate as often as I'd like.

Vojera · 19-01-2014 02:47PM

I used to donate regularly but then I got really run down and was on B12 injections for a year or so, so I wasn't allowed while I was getting those. Now I'm on meds for the next two months. If they sort me out I'll be able to donate again, but if I've to go on a longer course then I'll have to wait until I'm done.

Czarcasm · 19-01-2014 02:47PM

ElleEm wrote: »

I have MS and am on regular medication so can't donate. I would like to though.

To make up for it, I am donating my brain after I die!

I call dibs on the brain... could do with one of those!

Risteard · 19-01-2014 02:47PM

stinkle wrote: »

Read this it's changed recently if you're in Dublin (soon to happen in cork)http://www.giveblood.ie/Clinical_Services/Haemochromatosis/

Limerick. This was about a year ago now but I actually remember her saying something that they were changing it so hopefully it will happen.

Why can't *you* donate blood?

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Why can't you donate blood?