Have you ever given blood?

[jasom]

I have given plasma, but not blood.

[inertia4]

I have never given blood. And I honestly don't think I want to. I am not afraid of needles, it's just that I am diabetic and I don't know if that would affect anything.

[lhz123]

Yah, It's  good doings to gave blood so that you can help other people and it also makes your blood circulation better.

[Irmarie]

I have never given blood, but I look forward to do it, you can save lives and that is very important.

[mintopewku]

I've done plasma before but I haven't done a blood drive donation.  Certainly I've had plenty of tests done.  I'm O neg so the blood bank would love to have me.  But like the first person said, my viens aren't great at giving.  Medical history has put me thru some rough times in the hospital and most of my veins dislike the needle size needing to donate. 

[reiddb]

I have, alot in the past.  I have A/B+ so they really don't need a lot of that because only A/B+ people can take it...yet they can get from all other blood types.  So, I don't go out of my way to give any more.

[Barbaralynne]

I used to give all the time, but lately,I get turned down because of low blood Iron.

[Azanne07]

I cant give blood. I tend to pass out when they take my blood for testing

[raven1114]

No, I would if I could but i can't give blood.

[Shmooi]

I wish I could. I have bad veins they have a hard time finding and I'm also not at the height/weight range.

[donnainky]

I use to donate to the Red Cross but than had problems with anemia and wasn't able to give. Have not retried. I have great veins and did not have any problems. Felt fine afterwards.

[eyronaele]

I have given blood its important for us to help other if we can.  Maybe some day scientist will discover another method  of saving people or lives

[tashamjoy]

Ive tried multiple times because of the greater good even though im so scared of needles but they always sent me home =(

[kapeh12]

I would like to, but have been advised not to unless it's an emergency situation.  I used to do clinical trials where I'd have to provide small vials of blood, and would pass out - then my arm would be paralyzed for about 1 - 2 weeks.  Same thing happens when I get shots.  (Got a penicillin shot once and couldn't walk for almost 3 weeks.)  Was diagnosed with something called Sympathetic Nerve Syndrome (I never heard of it...), which is apparently some kind of body defense mechanism that causes the body/limb to shut down in certain cases of perceived invasion (like a needle being injected).  The nurse told me if I donated blood, the after effects would be magnified (not sure by how much).

It totally sucks.  The behavior started manifesting when I was a teenager.  Prior to that I'd always feel very nauseous for days after a shot. 

But if someone was in an immediate life-or-death situation, I would risk/endure the after effects.

[malgron]

I have once or twice, but I prefer to give plasma because you can do it twice a week and get paid cash for it.