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[Ordinary_me]

The fitness section is the ONLY place I could think of to post this, if anyone knows a better spot, please let me know.

Okay, down to business: My school had a blood drive yesterday and I donated blood, and everything is fine, except that in the center of my stomach right below my ribs, I'm having muscle spasms pretty frequently. They come and go. The episodes last about 1-3 minutes aprox. and it's very distracting and slightly disconcerting.

It's never happened before so I was wondering if it's possibly related to the blood donation? And whether it is or not, is there any way I can make it stop?

[Ordinary_me]

Thanks for the response. They tested my hemoglobin at the blood drive and said it was good, unless you mean to have it tested again.

Exerting myself is something I'm forced to do... I ran 6 miles today with a 40lb vest on. The Marine Corps don't give me much opportunity to relax.

I'll see if I can get a hold of some fruit juice.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

I would suggest you to drink lots of fluids and rest for couple of days. You can also have fruit juices, milk shakes to build up your energy and you will be fine in couple of days.

Do not exert yourself and if you have continued symptoms then I would suggest you to get your hemoglobin estimated and to follow up near a physician.

Take care!