Cheryl Meril from San Francisco, CA USA on May 13, 2016: Thanks for the article. https://labtestsonline.org/tests/hemoglobin. Regular checkups are paramount. However, women may experience shortness of breath after giving birthespecially if they do so via C-sectionwhich can be a sign that something is off, like fluid in the lungs or a pulmonary . The phlebotomists/medical assistants have nothing to do with what is acceptable or not to donate. Woozy, Normally, the cardiologist would prescribe a blood thinner when a patient has been diagnosed with AFIB. Sudden swelling in your feet, ankles, or legs. A larger scale 2019 study looked at the effects on heart health in 159,934 people who were regular blood donors. Sad but true. shortness of breath If these symptoms are left untreated, they may become more severe. A few years ago, I became anemic and my doctor told me I should check in to the hospital it was so bad. : High bp, unbalanced hormones, shut down of certain hormones like pregnenolone dhea progesterone etc. Accessed March 6, 2020. They test hemoglobin. And yes you can have high hemoglobin and low iron. If your test reveals that you have a low hemoglobin count, you'll likely need more testing to determine the cause. A blood clot in your lungs, known as pulmonary embolism. You should never donate blood without this information being TOLD to you. What are paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) and sighing dyspnea? If the reaction is significant, hydration is important. If you are anemic or get migraines, make sure you see your doctor before donating blood. Blood clots can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. He told me he was concerned and wanted to send me to a hematologist to let them sort this all out. In the early years i too could and would go for a run on the same day i donated just to test myself. The hemoglobin machine clocked me in at 13.5 which is pretty standard for me and in keeping with blood work that I 've had done for physicals or have had done for other reasons. my friend says it might be symptoms of iron deficieny. Not a doctor but blood donation can cause tiredness, since you've lost some red blood cells, which transport oxygen around the body. my skin looks pale, i have shortness of breath all the time. Today, I got up and felt very dizzy, and stayed dizzy all day- still am! We do however, check your hemoglobin levels which is a protein in your red blood cells that delivers oxygen to your body. Shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, when climbing a flight of stairs can be caused by a respiratory condition like COPD or asthma. I just donated my blood 3 days ago for the first time ever. You had a harrowing experience! What happens to your body when you donate blood? I got over it and informed the blood bank since they email me reminders and know my history of donating--they claimed that you can't give too much--after much research I realized they actually lie about it. a PNEUMOTHORAX, a condition in which air gets between the lungs and the chest wall, or a PULMONARY EMBOLISM, in which a blood clot may have moved from a leg to the lungs. One should never drive feeling dizzy. I was unresponsive for some time. Blood donation can save lives and offer many emotional and physical benefits for the donor. I left the place, got in my car headed for home and i started feeling weak and woozy.as i was on the highway and the seconds would pass i would feel worst & worst. I've given 6 gallons in my life, every 8 weeks for the last 8 years or so. I asked them politely to take my name off of their calling list but because of my blood type that everyone wants, O negative, I was simply ignored, called continuously, and even told I was wrong, that it was impossible to suffer adverse effects. during the donation i felt dizzy and lightheaded which i remember feeling the first time i had donated so just brushed it off..by the next day i felt like i got hit by a MAC truck. To help prevent this, they can leave their bandage on for a minimum of 4 hours after a donation. An indication of low ferritin levels is low hemoglobin. Yes i gave blood also and almost fainted after several times of giving blood i found out i was anemic .I was very lightheaded after giving blood .Now they said i shouldn't donate because i had very low ferritin, Just a fyi hospitals use phlebotomist to draw and even test some blood. On this particular day, after donating the blood, everything seemed fine, went on about my routines. However, serious blood transfusion reactions are uncommon. It occurs when the recipient develops antibodies against the platelets. So quit saying their iron checks failed you because you never got your iron checked. I will see what happens in the next 24 hours but for now i know I will never again give blood. Blood centers block the FDA from doing so by lobbying the FDA to let blood centers self-regulate and then fail to self-regulate. Key Points. Certain medical conditions such as COPD, asthma, and heart failure can also contribute to difficulties with breathing after eating. I just donated (Germany) at my university where they set up a station, and that's something I will not do again that soon. Can diet help improve depression symptoms? If the site begins to bleed again, they can apply pressure for 25 minutes, and keep the bandage in place for a further 4 hours. Pain and tingling may be a serious effect. Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. why are the headaches only one sided, why so many things. Eight weeks is the minimum time between donations for whole blood and they take a pint each time you donate. All rights reserved. This content does not have an Arabic version. Hyperventilation: Can intensify feelings of panic, stress, and anxiety. i researched about ferritin levels and got tested for that and what do i find..my ferritin is a level 5! severe shortness of breath fever low blood pressure Treatment Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms: For mild cases, a person will need oxygen therapy. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. While hemodialysis may address fluid overlo I waited for hours in the ICU for a heart attack or lung infarction to happen but fortunately it didn't. The alteplase did its job and I survived. They really need to have a better system in place for the donor and aftercare as well as precautionary information. Healthcare providers, blood banks, and hospitals take many precautions to help reduce the chance of a transfusion reaction from occurring. Being turned down for blood donation isn't necessarily a cause for concern. Glad you got checked out Devon! But it can also be a sign of other conditions like asthma, allergies or anxiety. I'm sorry you had a terrible reaction but to say it almost killed you is insane. I will not give blood ever again. Who would turn them in? Low energy and tire easily. People may experience minor bleeding from the needle site after donating blood. The center may provide a snack and drink for people to have afterward. The hemoglobin or hematocrit test that blood centers are required to do to determine if a donor is eligible to donate blood is a test for anemia and is NOT an iron test, though blood center staff often erroneously tell donors that it is an iron test. Hey congrats on your first blood donation!! If you feel like to faint you can lie down and elevate your legs, consume fluids and salty food (biscuits or meal), and squat as soon as you feel like to faint. On the twelfth day, my body seemed very fatigued. Intense exercise or having a cold can also make you feel breathless. The shortness of breath is in this case an illusion. They are knowledgeable in the medical field and there are some nurses working there. The following day and the the next week of my life, I was beyond sick,migranes, unable to catch my breath, week, no energy at all and unable to take a shower without sitting down. The symptoms I see on this board are familiar and tomorrow I'm starting iron and B-12. Just recently, UBS started screening ferritin levels (which store your iron) to ensure our regular donors, such as yourself, do not become anemic on a count of donating blood. This will help prevent bruising, help the needle site heal, and allow your body to readjust to the blood loss. He put me on iron supplements and I had already been eating iron enriched foods like spinach, beans, broccoli and even liver! I hopped on the next bus, got home 5 minutes later and didnt move a muscle out of my bed. when i woke up i tried to stand i felt like i was about to fall. I finally got some answers back from the blood center where I used to donate, they told me they're looking at raising their min requirements to donate, and federal (FDA? I would also suggest keeping away from caffeine and alcohol as it inhibits iron absorption. That information would be much more useful to donors looking at this post. (n.d.). "There's no way you could have been in a healthy iron range four days ago, and lost only a pint of blood!" I just kind of panicked over my DNA results I guess. Your heart will take some time to supply fresh blood through you body. Beware though: more Americans have TOO MUCH iron than too little--it's why they stopped putting them in "normal" multi-vitamins. Do any symptoms still linger and did you actually suffer a stroke? i had some food and tried to get some of my works done. Low blood and low iron content can cause migraines. This type of reaction occurs if a person has received the wrong blood type. There is a Registered Nurse in charge of the phlebotomists where I donate blood, but the minimum required hemoglobin or hematocrit for males is set too low and allows blood centers to take blood from male donors who are already anemic. I was sincerely scared and scarred from this experience. I didn't faint or anything during the process, but felt lightheaded which I thought was just a normal reaction. I hope one recovers fast from that.. Therefore the hemoglobin test. Talk to a health care provider to find out more about why you feel shortness of breath. I would never have thought that in America, a developed country, that donating blood sounds so primitive. Lying down with the legs elevated can also help to prevent falling. It's an easy job to get into, with a national average starting salary near $30k, and training available for as low as a few hundred dollars (subsidized) that can be as short as six weekend classes. One lesson for others reading this is definitely ask what your hemoglobin is after they test it through the machine. I feel great afterwards and they are not sure why my body will no longer absorb iron. How long does it take, and how long do the, Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. How in the heck did you or none of your doctors realize that blood donations DO NOT CHECK OR TEST FOR IRON. People may also experience some pain or tenderness at the site of the needle insertion, and possibly some minor swelling. Obesity linked to 21 genes related to Alzheimers disease, study finds. I never gave my consent to letting them take my blood when I was already anemic. After the third time of explaining my experience, and I was ignored each time, I thought that enough was enough and changed my number. I decided to go to one more meeting and see if I felt better. Shortness of breath can be caused by: a blocked airway, such as when a tumour blocks or puts pressure on structures around an airway narrowing of the airway (called bronchospasm) side effects of radiation therapy, such as damage and inflammation to the lungs (called radiation pneumonitis) It was after when I went to see my family doctor about how horrible I was still feeling a month later that she informed me about my iron levels and that I shouldnt be donating. Working at United Blood Services, I can tell you that our donors are just as important as our patients. I am 37, in good shape, and feel that I have a pretty healthy diet, but it does sting me that I loved donating blood and helping my fellow man but know it's in my best interest to not donate blood until further notice.. Saving lives, burns calories, improves cardiovascular health, avoids cancer, and so on. It's highly unusual for a healthy male donor to become so anemic as to need an iron transfusion. It can also interfere with normal lung function which, in turn, decreases the organ's capacity to absorb oxygen over time. Other health issues have been ruled out and they have diagnosed me with malabsorption issues. But overall major effects are rarely occur. Here, we look at the positive effects of donating blood and some temporary physical side effects that can occur. Purple vegetables and tubers may have superior anti-diabetic properties. the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. The recipients anti-IgA antibodies can react with the IgA antibodies in the donor blood. This results in pulmonary edema, or excess fluid in the lungs. They may only bleed while you are digesting food, in which case, you can't see them during an endoscope. This also caused by the dropping pressure of your blood. if im sitting or lying down, i feel almost normal. I went to the mall to do some shopping and eventually just left after about an hour as just walking the mall was leaving me tired. Yeah, you do need to be careful. People may experience some minor bruising due to blood under the surface of the skin. I got dizzy, nauseous, disoriented, overheated and then my vision went. ECG, TMT, Pulmonary test all came normal and endoscopy says I have gastritis. Because there are risks of blood-borne infections. If someone has a blood transfusion and experiences symptoms, such as shortness of breath, low blood pressure, red or brown urine, flank pain, or other serious side effects, they should see a doctor immediately. Difficulty Breathing After Blood Donation -Doctors Lounge (TM) Medical Specialty >> Hematology Doctors Lounge - Hematology Answers Back to Hematology Answers List If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. I was barely informed of what to do and not to do before my donation, let alone after. https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/low-blood-counts/anemia.html. Up to now I am still poorly, bed bound most of the time due to the same headaches, dizzy, high pulse rate and just feeling weak in general. Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms associated with CKD. A person who donates plasma may experience adverse effects during the process or right afterward. For many, COPD causes our lungs to become hyper-inflated, which means they take up more room in our chest. Shortness of breath may be one of the first signs of a heart attack or stroke. By the time I reached my car in the parking garage, I started to wonder if I could safely make my thirty-minute commute. Sudden dizziness. Keeping the bandage over the needle site for a few hours after the donation and avoiding strenuous activity can help minimize adverse effects and help the body recover more quickly. It's pretty easy to test BP. It's day two and I'm out of breath, lethargic and slow all the time. They should not feel guilty about it. I have found that you can't trust a blood center to consider your health when they are concerned with collecting as many pints of blood as possible. I was kind of peeved at my doc. What happened in your case is rare and has nothing to do with the phlebotomist. Feel faint, dizzy and/or nauseated; faint and/or have muscle spasms. Don't be an idiot and you should be fine. Go figure. (so they took my blood ). If obesity or poor health is the cause, you will need to make lifestyle changes to manage your shortness of breath. thats when i stumbled upon this blog. Chris, I am very glad to hear you are doing much better! These side effects can include: Feeling faint or dizzy The loss of fluid can lead to dehydration and cause some people to feel lightheaded during and after the donation. http://cherylkicksass.blogspot.com/2016/02/strange http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr4703.pdf). Long story short: I've been giving blood for years. Odds are if you fail it and we take you anyway your going to have a reaction which keeps us later anyway. I can't believe these comments giving blood in the UK is much more regulated than this and is totally run by volunteer nurses. On the other hand, you may have visited a blood collector I've never been to; I left out their name and my location on purpose; I don't want to cause them a shortage of donations, just inform donors to be wise and get your blood work done at your yearly physical. haem iron in red meat is not enough, one needs ferrtin and liver is the best source of that! My advice to you would be to take ferrous sulphate tablets 2x daily with orange juice to aid absorption. I think the problem is they don't test for ferritin (blood stores of iron) and rely too much on haemoglobin, but haemoglobin can be within the normal range but ferritin too low ! I was just over halfway, driving 60MPH in the fast lane, when I lost the ability to talk. According to the FDA, if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 you should refrain from donating blood for at least 14 days after a complete resolution of symptoms. It's not horrible, but it feels like having a cold or being sick. its not 13.4 i believe from the top of my head. It happens when antibodies in the donor blood, such as human leukocyte antibodies, react with the recipients leukocytes, or white blood cells. I seldom go to the Dr but if you donate--you do have to watch out for yourself regarding your iron because many blood banks won't. Took my doc years to find the cause. People experience and describe shortness of breath differently depending on the cause. Management of the condition involves. Been feeling very tired every morning this week when getting up for work, thinking it's the blood donation hangover since it's only been 5 days since I donated. AMA?) The fever is part of the persons white blood cells response to the new blood. American Red Cross. i thought,"okay may be its because i donated blood my body needs some rest." Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. I *do* plan to send this to the blood center after I get out of the hospital (had to be re-admitted for an infection growing in an IV site). I just donated this afternoon after a prior donation in late May. It's a bit unusual for a man to have low stored iron (or serum iron) short of an occult bleed, so I hope they're investigating what the cause of that is. Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. According to the CDC, this type of reaction occurs during, immediately afterward, or within 24 hours of the transfusion. Some other possible causes include: Carbon monoxide poisoning Heart attack Low blood pressure Asthma flare-up Pneumonia Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) Emotional distress or a panic attack If your shortness of breath symptoms last for four weeks or longer they may be considered chronic. I actually was so debilitated today I forgot a client appointment I missed, so it's a very serious issue. information highlighted below and resubmit the form. About a year ago, they tested my iron at a blood drive and flagged me as having low iron. (Iron rich) I knew to take the pills with a shot of OJ as well to help in absorbtion. I had a relaxing Sunday, then returned to the office on Monday. My hemoglobin level was 13.3 and everything checked out fine. Became anemic quickly learned that even my GP didn't know much about anemia due to blood donation. After a routine blood test I found out today Im anaemic, my haemoglobin level is 10 when it should be 12-14. Naturally, the blood center loved me. I don't think it's fair to say that donating blood nearly killed you. If you feel fatigue and about to faint you should immediately lie down and rest. I find your very premises uninformed and unimaginitive. and now 2 days after donating blood im also having my periods. Chris, sorry to hear about your awful experience. Training was once primarily provided by hospitals, but is now available at a huge number of vocational/occupational/trade schools. Causes include: This puts pressure on the lungs and diaphragm, the strong muscle that separates the organs in your chest from your abdomen and assists with breathing. I just made my first blood donation two days ago. Everything you need to know about blood types, Advantages and disadvantages of donating blood, greater sense of belonging and connection, citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons. https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-process/before-during-after/iron-blood-donation/donors-deferred-forlowhemoglobin.html. CA as a law against buying blood; they're donor-supplied as well. Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms: According to a 2012 article, most cases typically resolve within 4872 hours. This week I decided to go to the doctors and ask for a general check up after feeling unwell for what seems like weeks. Some people will experience minor side effects of donating blood, such as lightheadedness, bruising, or light bleeding. Symptoms will depend on the severity and may include: If other symptoms are present, the person should contact their doctor. You'll soon start receiving the latest Mayo Clinic health information you requested in your inbox. Donating blood helps save lives and has positive benefits for donors, such as improving their emotional and physical health. The FDA requires blood centers to test for hemoglobin or hematocrit, and both of these are tests for anemia (there are 100+kinds of anemia, only one of which is from iron deficiency), not for iron levels as blood center staff sometimes erroneously claim. I thought this was odd because I'd experienced migraines before and never got dizzy during one. The shortness of breath may be related t some type of a lung issue, which I'm sure the pulmonologist is aware of at this point. I'm glad you're doing ok now. Hirayama, F. (2013). On behalf of blood banks, I apologize for your experience. Suddock, J. T., & Crookston, K. P. (2020). information submitted for this request. The people running the Blood Centers in our country need to be motivated to collect enough blood to meet our needs, but it must be balanced with donor health as well. Educate, dont belittle. There is a problem with I was told seven months ago to wait for seven months before the next donation due to my drop test being a 9.I gave blood for the blood drive and had a 12 on the test. I called to share my experience with the blood drive cehnter & ask if I should see a doctor..who would undoubltedly tell me to go home and rest. There is no alternative for human blood. Any advice/tips on how to recover quickly would also be appreciated. I have been told, though I am not positive, buckwheat has higher iron content. However, it is a very rare occurrence, and it has become less prevalent since the introduction of the irradiation of blood products. Leung LLK. Nevertheless, blood recipients need our blood donations, and I donate for them. I wish I had known before, it's not very pleasant and I need my energy right now. If you have signs and symptoms of a low hemoglobin count, make an appointment with your doctor. If this happened very often, I'm sure they'd have some real litigation on their hands. Thanks for sharing. Being short of breath is also a warning sign of a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association, and it can happen with or without chest pain. In: Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. Your valued donation is a vital contribution to our community, and we sincerely hope that you have found it a worthwhile experience. "Individuals who donate more than once every four weeks should be monitored," Puca said. During this particular blood drive, the phlebotomists were instead engaged in a heated discussion over whom among them was the laziest employee, citing many recent examples of each other's poor work at the blood drive that day. I am a healthy 34 year old and very energetic. Chris Hibbard (author) on September 18, 2013: I wish that were the case here (there are no RNs where I donated). Shortness of breath is a common symptom of allergy, infection, inflammation, injury, or certain metabolic conditions. Paid employees of the blood centers are called phlebotomists, or "bloodletters," and they can help determine your eligibility. Some bruise at the site where the blood was taken may occasionally exist. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I requested my pre-donation hemoglobin levels from my blood center for my two donations prior to being diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, and my hemoglobin levels indicated that I was already anemic then but they took my blood without informing me. Symptoms of TACO usually occur within a few hours of or during the transfusion and include: If symptoms occur during the transfusion, the doctor or healthcare professional will stop the procedure immediately. There must have been a pre-existing medical condition, genetic anomaly or illness behind this. I was concerned about the pins and needles I had been experiencing in my hands and feet along with dizziness, itchy skin, shortness of breath and complete exhaustion that just made me want to cry, I feel so emotional and fuzzy headed ! They get our blood free, why can't they provide this necessary test ? Blood banks are regulated by the FDA. Blood work ok, lungs heart good.oxygen is normal etc. Lesson hereget your iron levels checked before you donate. Also, keep in mind that the safety of exercising after blood donation also varies depending on the type of donation you're making. Over time, these elevated levels of blood glucose can cause damage to the network of blood vessels and nerves throughout the body, especially the delicate blood vessels and nerves around the heart. It's very important when it comes to maintaining your health. There are about 300+ kinds of anemia, only one of which is from iron deficiency. i only had donated once in my life and that was many years ago. Ferritin may be a more costly test, but it'll "cheapen up" after they implement it across the country. You can treat this effect with rest and try to feel relax. even that makes me feel dizzy. While volunteers may help show you to your seat in a waiting area, or cross your name off the sign-up list, they do not have the training to determine if you're healthy enough to donate. Shortness of breath has lots of different causes. The CDC state that PTP is rare. Every 8 weeks is too often to donate blood. Not vaccinated. This is good news for donors! You can have a hemoglobin count that's fine for you but doesn't meet the standards blood donation centers set. That is one mistake I will NEVER make again. It's sad what happened to you, I would have been very angry, upset. Anyway, were all just trying to do good here, theres no need to be condescending in saying we lack common sense. i drove myself to the hospital. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. If an individual experiences any severe symptoms, they should contact their doctor, or call 911 in an emergency. I started not being able to breathe playing ice hockey. . You can pay attention on this information and be more prepare before you donate your blood. I had 9 days of PTO & had the time schedule off. Chris Hibbard (author) on August 30, 2012: Thanks for your concern BR, I'm back on track so far, back up to healthy #s all around after taking iron supplements and now off them. Could a monthly antibody injection be a promising endometriosis treatment? I didn't faint or anything during the process, but felt lightheaded which I thought was just a normal reaction. And cold! Many people with this condition experience shortness of breath or coughing only when . I made my next appointment and went home. Everyday we have patients who need blood which only generous donors can provide. Essentially, it is caused by an inability of the body to deliver adequate oxygen to the blood while breathing at a normal and restful rate. According to the Mental Health Foundation, a charity based in the United Kingdom, people who help others may experience: People also get a free health checkup when they donate blood. Iron Toxicity is dangerous. The nurses who monitor me are nurses, with medical training mostly coming out of hospitals seeking a more positive career - lots of people die in hospitals after all. If a person is experiencing any of the above symptoms, a nurse or doctor will stop the transfusion. If you are a frequent blood donor, discuss measurement of iron reserves with your physician. People with COPD may feel short of breath after eating because large meals take up significant space in the chest and stomach area. And on a side note I had education to do what I do and am nationally certified. 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