I want to save life...but i can't save mine ..Redcross declined me!

Sleep.. Sleep.. Sleep.. After that, go back to that nurse, wide awake. As for me, I HATE NEEDLES injected on me. I hate them because I'm afraid of them. I was so scared that the nurse couldn't find my veins. Haha! They say, "Please calm down and relax so we can see you veins." Well, who cares, I'm nervous, what can I do?? **sigh** And I remember the last time I went for a blood test to get my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level. I was injected four times!! Darn those nurses, they keep injecting me even though my veins aren't visible..

Well, like you i would like to donate my blood too. I just don't have the time yet to do it. But speaking of lack of sleep, i do lack sleep during weekdays because i have to get up early in the morning to prepare for work, so as not to get late. So maybe, i too will be declined if ever i donate now.

Sleep well, take adequate rest so that you Haemoglobin could shoot up and you would be in a position to donate your priceless red blood.

hi! for several times, i have planned to donate blood in one of our local hospitals near our home in the province. i even made a couple of inquiries on how the process is. but everytime i'm supposed to attend the screening, an urgent schedule would suddenly manifest itself and i will be needed elsewhere. i also made myself available for my sick uncle since last year when my cousin asked for blood donors from relatives because last year, he was too sick he almost went into dialysis already. since my blood tests shows i'm relatively healthy and capable of donating blood, i was already a "reserved blood donor" for my uncle should he need me. but luckily for my uncle, since introducing to him our herbal supplements, his health has improved and dialysis is no longer an option. to increase your rbc or red blood cells or hemoglobin count, you need a regular 6-8 hours of restful sleep, proper hydration and lots of highly alkaline foods like green leafy vegies as a daily intake. too much or too little sleep both have bad effects in our system. the dizzy spells could either be lack of sleep or not enough water in our body and in our bloodstream... or even fatigue or stress. i know you know what you've got to do, what your body is telling you to. hehe take care.

Hi didi.. I have not ever donated my blood because i have not found the chance for it. Have a nice day.

hi jaiho, You should answer the nurse yes i am working night shift at Mylot When mom got operated I was eager to donate a blood for her since we have the same type but I was not allowed I am too young so Ex donated his blood The second time I attempt to donate my blood still I am not allowed because I have a low blood count so now I don't want to donate again because they are going to reject me again miss yah -HUGS- (run out of emoticons)

I have donated in the past, but I have also had an anemia problem in the past. You might look into taking iron to build up your red blood cell supply...

Sleep only isn't going to get your hemoglobin up. You need good nutrition too. Eat a lot of foods with iron and vitamin content. You can do an internet search to get a list of the appropriate foods. Believe me, sleep alone isn't going to do it.

awww that is bad jaiho..but then if you have given blood and your hemoglobin is low it will also be bad for you..try to bring back some of that hemoglobin and try to donate later or some time I personally is afraid of syringe and injections and blood...so i might as well not give...i might if i know where to find courage.

Hi sweetie. They won't let you donate now. Go to bed and sleep like you have never slept before. Here, we have the same problem. I think that emoticon ran away or something.

Thanks to my reckless chain smoking during my college days... they never allowed me to donate... Once I did gift my blood to a friends youngest sister who had fallen off from the terrace and was in critical state... That was the only time I did it and it really felt like a blessing... I could make use of something that I have. Now, it has been 16+ years that I gave up the bad habit but still they wont allow me to donate blood as I am always on medications since the past 11 years and these steroids etc... I am sure have gone too deep in my blood... The worst thing is that I have a "0" as my blood group and I could donate blood to anyone in need.

i tried several times to donate blood but they wont let me because i am under 110 lbs. i tried to reason that my weight is just ideal for my height but the nurse would even pinch my finger.

j i understand^^ im sorry that you cant donate blood about me im not sure if i can but i think i can. so i might one of these days just go and make the giving blood test. so if everything is ok i can donate^^ i really would like to help people a bit. there are a lot of people that die bcs dont have enough blood so i think that we should all try ^^ at least you tried^^ thats good already so dont feel sad^^ about resting you should really sleep for some hours^^ and about mylot is ok you can come here again when you feel better^^

It really feels great to help other people. And it really sucks if you can't. Don't worry dear, you are not alone here. I too can't donate blood for the longest time because I am underweight. I think we need to work hard to meet their qualification. You sleep more, while I eat more. Well there are other ways to help other people. You can have a donor card if you want.

Get some more sleep dear. That is if you really want to donate blood. I actually have the same plan of donating. I've been rejected several years before because I din't get past the weight limit. Good luck to me, I'm still a few kilos away from that 50 that they require. :)

i, too cannot give blood due to having asthma which i am not sure why it interferes with giving blood but apparently it does.

I haven't been able to donate blood because my iron is usually low. I've tried over the years when I as able to (not pregnant) and they said my iron was low. I give credit to those who do give blood faithfully, because it is a big help. Needles don't really scare me, if I could only get my iron up then I would probably be able to donate blood.

hi jaiho you need to take some iron every day to bring your blood count u p where it belongs then your hemoglobin will come up where it is safe to donate blood. then you can be a happy camper and give of your blood to help someone else. I cannot donate blood as I had hepatitis in my early twenties and they do not want my blood. lol it stinks not to be able to donate blood like others.I am also a night owl but with having a roommate I must go to bed by ten o clock which I dislike as I get more done mylotting by staying up til 1 am..Anemia will sap your strength so you do need to take iron to build up your hemoglobin .Dizzyness also comes with anemia and thats another reason to get iron and really built ups your strenght.

Hi, I think there are other ways you can help then. It not just the blood donation, but we can also help by volunteering,right? I too cannot donate a blood, its because of my tattoo which I have during my youthful years. Its a big disappointment for me too. But I made some contribution by allowing myself to take part on educating the students in some schools by participating in the Red Cross activities. Once or twice a year do the volunteering work.

their just doing their job, the quality of blood that they will take needs to pass a certain grade. The blood will be tested and the testing takes time , effort and money. they screen out those who they know will not pass the right away to give way to other donations. With enough sleep and rest you could be donatin' blood in no time. Chill .