Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Donation is good. I would go for it. Assuming that your platelet counts, protimes are normal and you are not having trouble with brusing since your hepatologist gave you the green light. Wouldn't worry about passing on an infection unless you are feeling sick. The infection is suppressed by the antibiotics and probably is not in the blood. Here is a list of health requirements http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/12233.cfm You will notice that cirrhosis and jaundice preclude donation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Donation is good. I would go for it. Assuming that your platelet counts, protimes are normal and you are not having trouble with brusing since your hepatologist gave you the green light. Wouldn't worry about passing on an infection unless you are feeling sick. The infection is suppressed by the antibiotics and probably is not in the blood. Here is a list of health requirements http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/12233.cfm You will notice that cirrhosis and jaundice preclude donation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I've had low normal hemoglobin for many years, so I don't donate. I also take sulfasalazine, which disallows me from donating anyway (per my GI). Personally, I wouldn't - especially with a recent infection. I am an organ donor however. Arne 55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000 Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of dlrepmn Here is a question. I have for years been a blood donor, platelet donor, registered organ and bone marrow donor.... Want to help, but would feel worse than anything if I gave someone else an infection. Is it even possible? What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I've had low normal hemoglobin for many years, so I don't donate. I also take sulfasalazine, which disallows me from donating anyway (per my GI). Personally, I wouldn't - especially with a recent infection. I am an organ donor however. Arne 55 - UC 1977, PSC 2000 Alive and (mostly) well in Minnesota ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of dlrepmn Here is a question. I have for years been a blood donor, platelet donor, registered organ and bone marrow donor.... Want to help, but would feel worse than anything if I gave someone else an infection. Is it even possible? What would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 My understanding was that if you had liver disease that it wasn't wise to donate. You need all of your reserves to live with PSC, so after I was diagnosed, I never even considered donating blood again. I can understand your feelings about wanting to contribute and do the right thing, but taking care of yourself is the right thing, too. Do what you feel in your gut is right for you - you'll have to decide which is more important, how well you feel or your need to donate. It sounds cold like that, but it really is that simple. HTH, Deb in VA www.caringbridge.org/va/deniseb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 My understanding was that if you had liver disease that it wasn't wise to donate. You need all of your reserves to live with PSC, so after I was diagnosed, I never even considered donating blood again. I can understand your feelings about wanting to contribute and do the right thing, but taking care of yourself is the right thing, too. Do what you feel in your gut is right for you - you'll have to decide which is more important, how well you feel or your need to donate. It sounds cold like that, but it really is that simple. HTH, Deb in VA www.caringbridge.org/va/deniseb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 > > My understanding was that if you had liver disease that it wasn't wise > to donate... I can understand your feelings about wanting to contribute and do the right thing, but taking care of yourself is the right thing, too... I was disappointed years ago when told I could not donate (due to an enlarged lymph node, that never was " anything else " ). I came to understand that the donor system for blood donations is incredibly strict - with the goal of protecting those receiving the blood product donations. There is value in the strict criteria set up which benefits both recipients and donors. All who would donate if they could, still receive stars in my book for their wish to contribute to others. Joanne (, Ca) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 > > My understanding was that if you had liver disease that it wasn't wise > to donate... I can understand your feelings about wanting to contribute and do the right thing, but taking care of yourself is the right thing, too... I was disappointed years ago when told I could not donate (due to an enlarged lymph node, that never was " anything else " ). I came to understand that the donor system for blood donations is incredibly strict - with the goal of protecting those receiving the blood product donations. There is value in the strict criteria set up which benefits both recipients and donors. All who would donate if they could, still receive stars in my book for their wish to contribute to others. Joanne (, Ca) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 > > My understanding was that if you had liver disease that it wasn't wise > to donate... I can understand your feelings about wanting to contribute and do the right thing, but taking care of yourself is the right thing, too... I was disappointed years ago when told I could not donate (due to an enlarged lymph node, that never was " anything else " ). I came to understand that the donor system for blood donations is incredibly strict - with the goal of protecting those receiving the blood product donations. There is value in the strict criteria set up which benefits both recipients and donors. All who would donate if they could, still receive stars in my book for their wish to contribute to others. Joanne (, Ca) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 , Speaking selfishly as someone who needs to receive platelet transfusions for my leukemia, I say if your doctor and the Red Cross say it's okay to donate, please do!! Supplies are VERY low right now, and every donation counts. **Recycle Yourself--Become an Organ Donor** -Donate Organs: http://www.donatelife.net/ -Join the Bone Marrow Donor Registry: http://www.marrow.org/HELP/join_the_registry.html -Donate Infant Umbilical Cord Blood: http://www.marrow.org/HELP/donate_cord_blood.html _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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