Postby AutoSport » November 9th, 2008, 10:20 pm
I wonder if JM was asking, if one is sick, how soon after can you donate???
If this is the question, then that would depend on what you were sick with, and the medication taken, and that can only be answered by a medical professional.
But as eurogirl indicated, you do not normally get sick after donating blood. I go about my normal routine, but just do not exert myself for a day. And I have been repeatedly told that those who give blood regularly have fewer bouts of illness, that I also can confirm.
But, I have also seen what we would call big, hard back men ( one from the army too) start to feel weak, and want to faint after donating a pint. There are some who just cannot face the sight of blood in a bag, or really are sacred of a needle.
Notwithstanding, I really hope that others do not wait until a family member is in need to rush around to seek a pint.