Have you ever donated your blood?

@Nrk_rulz (111)
India
December 7, 2006 8:50am CST
Have you ever donated your blood?
3 responses
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
7 Dec 06
No, but I would if I could. I take medications every day, and am not eligible.
@Nrk_rulz (111)
• India
7 Dec 06
hmmm.. but i still respect your attitude
@pitstop (13065)
• India
7 Dec 06
Thats a positive attitude. Unfortunately some medications/health conditions can prevent you from donating blood. But with an attitude like yours I'm sure that you can encourage others to donate blood.
@pitstop (13065)
• India
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!!
@Nrk_rulz (111)
• India
7 Dec 06
thats really great ...
@hinaomar (1425)
• Pakistan
7 Dec 06
i never ever donated blood to anyone .actually i am afraid of donating blood.
@Nrk_rulz (111)
• India
7 Dec 06
blood - blood
blood donation is a very noble thing to do i think you have to over come your fears...