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eric76
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1:35a, 6/17/26
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I found out yesterday that because I have to take Blood Thinners, probably for the rest of my life, to inhibit the formation of new blood clots, I am no longer able to donate blood unless I stop taking the blood thinners at least two or three days before donating.

They didn't say whether it was because they don't want thin blood (just kidding, I think) or if it was due to potential side effects.

I forgot to ask them if the Pernicious Anemia would also result in a ban. I suspect that is under control with my Vitamin B12 shots every other week so probably not much of a problem.
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2:18p, 6/18/26
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In reply to eric76 • 3:03p, 6/18/26
Probably several reasons. One being they don't like it when people continue to bleed after donating blood. But also, depending on the blood bank, they may use the plasma in your blood and pool it with others peoples' plasma to create a unit of plasma to donate. Or, depending on where you donate, your blood could be used to give as a whole unit. Regardless, if you give blood to someone who is bleeding, part of the reason you give it is because it has fresh clotting factors in it. If yours aren't working, and if you have residual active drug in your blood, that could make things worse.
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In reply to eric76 • 8:14a, 6/20/26
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I had Hepatitis B when I was 16. I've never been able to donate blood.
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In reply to GeorgiAg • 6:45p, 6/20/26
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GeorgiAg said:
I had Hepatitis B when I was 16. I've never been able to donate blood.

That's really tough. Hepatitis B is the worse one, isn't it? I hope that there were no long term complications.
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In reply to eric76 • 8:27a, 6/21/26
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eric76 said:
GeorgiAg said:
I had Hepatitis B when I was 16. I've never been able to donate blood.

That's really tough. Hepatitis B is the worse one, isn't it? I hope that there were no long term complications.


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12:53p, 6/21/26
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Had donated infrequently for years, but started giving 3-4 times a year after my father-in-law died. Honoring him as he donated regularly and hit the 10 gallons mark.

Hit 2 gallons as recorded by the red cross at my last donation. Doesn't include when I've donated to other blood banks, including banking when my mom had knee surgery. But I did get a cookie.

Sucks you won't be able to continue to give. Encouraging others to donate as able.
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