Have you ever donated your blood?
By Nrk_rulz
@Nrk_rulz (111)
India
3 responses
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
7 Dec 06
No, but I would if I could. I take medications every day, and am not eligible.
@pitstop (14545)
• Australia
7 Dec 06
I have donated blood 4-5 times and find it a safe experience even though I am quite thin built.
It's not painful except when they put in the needle (lasts less than a second!) and doesnt make you weak unless you havent eaten at all for a few hours. All the times I took rest for 20 minutes had some coffee and snacks and went back to work within an hour and had no problems.
Some people do find it a little painful and occasionally faint, but this can be prevented by making sure that you have had something to eat and drink a good amount of fluids. You need to relax and have a friend with you so you are not tense.
Trust me - the experience is awesome and you can save someones life; worth the little pain you feel!!
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