Milford Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I've done the questionaire on the giving blood site which says I'm okay to give blood but it doesn't say how soon after drinking you can donate blood, does anyone know as I have to make a special trip into town and don't have a lot of time to do it. My mother in law has cancer and her blood cell count and iron are very, very low this week and she is going to have three blood transfustions between last night and Sunday. Obviously the blood won't be going to her but it would mean a lot to me to be able to give blood for families in the same situation so I'm very keen to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarCn Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I've done the questionaire on the giving blood site which says I'm okay to give blood but it doesn't say how soon after drinking you can donate blood, does anyone know as I have to make a special trip into town and don't have viagra uk a lot of time to do it. My mother in law has cancer and her blood cell count and iron are very, very low this week and she is going to have three blood transfustions between last night and Sunday. Obviously the blood won't be going to her but buy acomplia it would mean a lot to me to be able to give blood for families in the same situation so I'm very keen to do it. I think atleast 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 You are advised to avoid excess alcohol before donating, but they say a little drink will not preclude you. They do specifically say that you should not donate when drunk or very hung-over. If it concerns you, why not leave your donation until you have abstained for a day or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 If you were drinking last night there's every likelihood that you are a little dehydrated right now and that's not really a good combination with giving blood which dehydrates you still further. If there is alcohol left in your bloodstream or you're hungover then think about the ill person that the blood may be transfused into- it's not really the best quality of blood that you'd want them to have, is it? Why not wait until you're sure that your liver has dealt with all of the poison (i.e. alcohol) in your system and your blood is back to being the lifeline that it should be for someone else? That way giving blood will cause the least impact to your system and give the most benefit to the person receiving it at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 You are advised to avoid excess alcohol before donating, but they say a little drink will not preclude you. They do specifically say that you should not donate when drunk or very hung-over. If it concerns you, why not leave your donation until you have abstained for a day or two? Because usually I abstain in the week but not at the weekend. Me and the OH work hours where it is not really practical to donate in the week. I guess what would be the best thing to do would be to give blood on a Friday when I haven't drunk for a week but it won't stop me going out for the rest of the weekend. If you want to do it at a particular time can you make an appointment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 If you want to do it at a particular time can you make an appointment? I have never know a transfusion clinic be so busy that this would be necessary, but if you want to know for certain, the national number for blood transfusion is 0300 123 23 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I guess what would be the best thing to do would be to give blood on a Friday when I haven't drunk for a week but it won't stop me going out for the rest of the weekend. In the hours after giving you need to be aware that any drugs, including alcohol and nicotine, will have a greater effect on you than if you hadn't given blood. And before you say 'great, that's a cheap night out!' you also need to know that you're more likely to have a monster hangover afterwards too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimsid2000 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 If a fight breaks out on a rough pub on the manor pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I have never know a transfusion clinic be so busy that this would be necessary, but if you want to know for certain, the national number for blood transfusion is 0300 123 23 23. It's always best to make an appointment to avoid waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 In the hours after giving you need to be aware that any drugs, including alcohol and nicotine, will have a greater effect on you than if you hadn't given blood. And before you say 'great, that's a cheap night out!' you also need to know that you're more likely to have a monster hangover afterwards too. I have monster hangovers on most Sundays anyway so that should be fine! Anyway, my MIL has had her first two transfusions and is going to have another one early Sunday morning and she says she feels great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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