Donating blood

[pne]

Looks as if I survived. I still feel a bit weak, though, even after having eaten and drunk and rested a bit.

Comments

[missysedai.livejournal.com]

Is this the first time you've ever donated blood?

[pne.livejournal.com]

Kind of.

I had gone to a German Red Cross donation drive before (they were the ones who carried out this one, too), but they said that my veins were too small or something, so they only took a small amount of blood to test for blood type and diseases and stuff. That was in 1993, apparently (at least, that date was on my file when the person pulled it up this evening).

I had donated once in Greece, though (and there I remember feeling dizzy when I got up--I think I wasn't quite blacking out but not feeling too good, and had to lie down for a bit again).

[missysedai.livejournal.com]

Huh. It's not uncommon to feel a little woozy after giving blood, but the feeling usually passes quickly (and sometimes doesn't happen at all if you drink juice or something while you're donating).

Usually, feeling really awful after indicates that your blood pressure is a little low. You should probably see your doc to make sure.

[pne.livejournal.com]

Usually, feeling really awful after indicates that your blood pressure is a little low.

Well, it wasn't "really awful", just a bit... off. (Might even be a bit imagined.)

My blood pressure before donating was 120/70, apparently; I don't know whether that's high or low, though.

[missysedai.livejournal.com]

Normal is 120/80, so that's right about normal. It may be that you were just a little dehydrated, then.

I hope it's easier for you next time!

[pne.livejournal.com]

It may be that you were just a little dehydrated, then.

That's quite possible; I often forget to drink regularly when I'm at home.

I hope it's easier for you next time!

Thanks!