Can I donate my blood 4 times in 1 year?

@hoong143 (1397)
Malaysia
April 26, 2016 8:22am CST
Since 2013, I started to donate my blood again. It is because my back pain is recovered and I do not need to take any medicine again. I went to donate my blood on last Sunday. My children were happy to see that I donated my blood. I hope they can donate their blood when they are grown. My wife can't donate her blood. She has not enough iron in her blood. Hence, she was rejected. She told me that she hope to have chance to donate her blood. I think this is good. However, some of my friends do not donate their blood. They said it is not good to health. I don't agree with them. I hope I can donate blood 4 times in 1 year. What do you think?
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Apr 16
Four times per year should not present any problems.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
26 Apr 16
I try to do it four times this year.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Apr 16
@hoong143 I was a blood donor many years ago, but cannot do so now due to health issues.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
26 Apr 16
@Asylum Sorry about that. I also notice that I will have health issues after years. Hence, I try to donate blood as much as I can.
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janie galbraith
@Brodiedo83 (76)
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26 Apr 16
So long as there's a bit of a gap between you should be fine. They recommend 3 months minimum over here, so 4 times should be OK according to the guidelines here :)
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 16
Yes. The guidelines is 4 time a year. I will try it.
janie galbraith
@Brodiedo83 (76)
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27 Apr 16
@hoong143 it's true it is . I only know as I used to give blood but I can't anymore because ogpf having chronic osteomyletis
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youless
@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
26 Apr 16
It is very kind of you. If you have a normal weight and you don't feel uncomfortable after donating your blood. I think it is OK for you to donate blood four times in a year. If you are not sure about it, you can consult the doctor or nurse and they will be happy to explain to you.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 16
Thanks for your opinions. I think I will do the blood donation at least three time in this year.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
3 May 16
Beside full blood, you can donate other things. I think you can ask if you can donate more often. I think if you are healthy, they will allow you to keep donating.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
3 May 16
Good idea. I think I will ask them for more information next time. Maybe I will see them after three month.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
26 Apr 16
I think that is wonderful. If you are healthy and can donate blood, you are doing a wonderful thing. I cannot because anti-seizure medication I have to take, but I used to donate blood. I wish you the best.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
26 Apr 16
Thank you. I hope you can donate blood soon.
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
27 Apr 16
@hoong143 Thanks. I'm disqualified, however.
Mike
@Mike197602 (15512)
• United Kingdom
26 Apr 16
Four times per year should be fine. I don't see why your friend thinks it is bad for health because it isn't. I've donated blood loads of times and it has't harmed me.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 16
Some people like to find reasons to avoid doing something. I also heard that a person who was found hypertension after blood donation.This guy told others that blood donation will cause hypertension. And always tell him that I have blood donation many times and my blood pressure is always at good level.
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maezee
@maezee (41988)
• United States
26 Apr 16
I would not risk it if they are saying its bad for your health!
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
26 Apr 16
The nurse told me that I can donate my blood after three month. But, I also heard that people can donate their blood after 58 days.
ida123
@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Apr 16
You did a great job, your intentions to help is adorable and I hope, more people will donate some of their blood if they can. I have the intentions to donate but I am disqualified because I have my maintenance.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 16
Thanks. I found that there are many people like to donate their blood to help others.
solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
26 Apr 16
Donating blood burns 650 calories for every pint given.
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hoong143
@hoong143 (1397)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 16
Wow! Is the calories burn or gone after donating blood?