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Is it bad for one to donate blood w/o waiting the required time period?
by Rondi, Jan 10, 2009 12:18PM
I like to donate blood frequently and sometimes only wait a month or so before donating again. One is supposed
to wait 2 1/2 mos. before donating again. Is it harmful for me to do what I do? Could it be harmful for the recipient
of the blood? Thank you! Rondi
to wait 2 1/2 mos. before donating again. Is it harmful for me to do what I do? Could it be harmful for the recipient
of the blood? Thank you! Rondi
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There are certain cells within your blood that take 2 months+ to mature. If you are, by some lark, donating anymore than that, you are putting yourself in danger! If you have received any innoculations, etc. You definitely should be consulting a physician before donating.
You may find that even every 60 days is too much for you because some people take longer to fully recover. I have one kidney, so I go every 90 days.
I do not know the effects on the recipients; however, you are no good to them if you are ill because you don't have sufficient antibodies to fight your own infections!
What you do is a gift... don't waste it!