Tips for Donating Plasma
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- If your thinking about donating plasma or if you have just started donating thin this video will give you a few tips to make your donation processes smother and more enjoyable.
If you want to know more about the donation process and getting started then check out this video
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Donating plasma let me eat during college. I now make enough to support myself with zero problems and I still donate. Probably will for life
I think my husband and i will be donors for life too, or at least until we are 65, I've heard thats the cut off age limit...but i could be wrong on that. its such a big help and when we don't need the money we just let it build up in our accounts. I personally think every one who can donate should. I advocate for it all the time to folks who say they need an extra source of money and I'm always surprised when people say " its not worth my time". umm ok Jane Doe, tell me where else your gonna make $70+ a week for 2 hours of your time? the local burger joint your working at aint gonna pay you that.
I've noticed at these places, a high percentage of donators are american american. Also while giving blood, there is a machine that separates red blood cell, which is what they want and it filtrate your blood back into ur veins. Now, so far on what I read , these places are short staffed and most of them are rude. They are probably disgruntled and there is a high chance that they might not clean that machine which separates blood cells. Imagine someone with HIV and it gets pump into ur body when not cleaned properely
I agree with you. Donating plasma has helped my family stay ahead of bills and even gave us extra for fun things to do together!
mr. JH I can’t speak for all centers but the center that I donate at the staff is really nice. As for the machine that separates the blood from the plasma ( I don’t know technical terms) but all of the tubing and the collection container that the blood goes into is all removed and replaced with each new donor and when you get to the bed your going to lie on the open the new package of tubes and containers and install them in the machine in front of you while wearing a new pair of gloves. It’s very sterile
How much do you get paid to donate? I just signed up.
I hope to start donating. The idea that I get money in while helping people is very appealing.
good luck! it really is a great way to supplement your income and also be able to help other people
I just started donating plasma two weeks ago, the extra money helps and it's a great feeling knowing your plasma is helping others in need it's definitely a win-win
It really is!
Was your diet that good? I currently have horrible habits from depression but am worried I will feel bad I am 27 I weigh 155 I'm 5'7 wonder if I will be sick. I should be fine if I eat I plan on going Friday
Was your diet that good? I currently have horrible habits from depression but am worried I will feel bad I am 27 I weigh 155 I'm 5'7 wonder if I will be sick. I should be fine if I eat I plan on going Friday
Good way to make money if you are healthy enough to do it but some people aren't. My protein has been too low lately.
@@phazedkilledyou You have to keep giving your body lots of nutrition. This will help with depression too. Coffee can be a problem because caffeine inhibits protein synthesis.
I agree, this video is very nice and helpful. I have been donating for two years, and I go twice a week. I earn $355.00 per month with the bonuses. I go to Octapharma Plasma in Virginia. Everyone is slightly different regarding how you feel afterwards. All the suggestions are accurate about eating and drinking right to maintain your protein and iron levels. I am a woman and have learned that how you feel after donating plasma varies depending on several factors including whether you are male or female. Yes, for most women the saline injection at the end of your donation will make your entire body, not just at the injection site, very cold. I suggest wearing long sleeves that can easily be pushed up, socks with closed toe shoes, pants, and a light jacket or blanket(depending on where you are located geographically). It's very important to take multi-vitamins daily to maintain your iron, especially if your don't eat enough iron rich foods. I take two multi-vitamins daily. Also, you need to wait at least 3-4 hours after you eat a very high protein rich meal before you donate. It takes 3-4 hours for your body to metabolize 30 grams of protein. If you try and donate right after you eat then there wont be enough time for your blood levels to rise. I have never heard of needing to file the money you earn from donating plasma on your income taxes. You are not required to file income below a certain amount no matter where it comes from. I'm not sure on what that amount is, however do you really think that the IRS is going to audit you for $300 a month you earn from donating plasma to saves lives? I guess the USA government does pretty crazy things though. The question to file this money on income taxes never crossed my mind. I file every year and have had no problems with not filing this money.
Wonder if i r s agents follow this site?
@@tomwolf8721 they don't need to follow it. They know. I've had 2 tax consultants advise me that plasma donation is considered earned income and is fully taxable. Ignore declaring it at your own risk.
Wow I go to Octapharma too but in San Antonio I love it there
I get $560 per month. You can eat a high protein meal the night before donation.
I have been donating plasma for almost a year now at CSL Plasma outside of Chicago. My tip is that its important what you do the rest of the day after donating. When i leave there i consume my homemade sports drink which contains a cup of coconut water a little OJ, sea salt AC vinegar and water. I also have something to eat that contains some protein like eggs. I also drink a lot more water than usual. Last but not least....take it easy.
Leslie Holmes very good advice! Some times I need a sugar pick me up when I finish donating. I normally swing threw mcdoanlds for a coke, but the healthiest option but it works lol.
@Leslie Holmes With the exception of the female chicken menstrual secretions (that suggestion reduces your credibility!) the rest of your suggested sustenance items are good.
For protein content, that is in all fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and what not, however, if one is looking for very dense protein content before donating plasma, the best sources are going to be beans, seeds, nuts, tofu, plant milks are good, especially soy, soy has high protein concentration, and there are plenty of protein supplements on the market that you can mix with juice drinks, or plant milks, just make sure you get a protein supplement that contains ZERO DAMN ANIMAL PRODUCTS!!!!! Vega is one I like a lot, I use that one before climbing, and there are pea protein supplements that are excellent.
Fluid intake is important before donating plasma just as it is before doing cardio, or strength training, however, you should get your fluid intake through you diet, not water, your hydration should come from high liquid food. Too much water is actually not healthy because it will leach minerals from your bones, water is not a nutrient, it has virtually no nutrient value, the only time one should drink heavy amounts of water is if one is in a desert, and getting severely dehydrated.
They told me my blood was flowing fast enough any suggestions
Monique Rhodes my guess would be to drink more water. I’ve never had that problem. I’m sorry I can’t be more help. But I know it’s normal, I’ve over heard other people being told the same thing while having vitals checked
@@CristinSierra ok thank you...for responding...I'll try and drink more right before I donate
Video starts 2:25.
Lol
Thank you!!!!
Much appreciated
Thanks
Thank you
A tip though! I just experienced this.
If it’s cold outside ( it was like 8 degrees out so take that into consideration)wait a few minutes before leaving. The reason I say this is because they pump saline at the end of donating and it makes you very cold. I noticed it made me feel a little dizzy and made me shiver very bad.
Yes the first time donating I was freezing 🥶 and the second time I was sweating 😓 and half cold they gave me an ice pack .
drink water a day before people ...i can't stress it more
water water water 🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛about a gallen.
Thanks I need to drink a lot of water 💦
Good advice 👍 their are jobs you can do at home also. Part time or full time.... Buying things at yard sales goodwill and selling on e-bay I sell things outside weekend yard sales I make on the weekend $100-200 each week sometimes 100 a weekend. On a monthly basis $400- 800
Saf Lym what Jobs can you do at home?
I will start donating plasma this month, because I currently am not working, I know it will definitely help other people and for myself, thank you for the tips 😊
Your welcome and good luck 🍀
I donate plasma 2x a week! It makes me so happy knowing I’m saving lives! I donate at a GRIFOLS PLASMA CENTER!! The money is a bonus!!
I went my 1st today an they couldn't find a vein😏I have small veins.. it's a 17 gauge needle so not like giving blood. they told me to drink alot day before too.
Yeah I have small veins too and I have been fine except for last week when they tried both arms and no blood came down the pipe when they released the clamp. Next time I drank a lot of water and I was fine. Plus my donation time was super fast.
I go to a place that offers $50 the first time, $75 the 2nd and 3rd time and then the 4th donating is $100.
Biomat?
Where at?
That's a VERY generous first timers bonus. Which donating center did you donate at?
Where?
Biomat where I live gives you 80 for your first 8 donations. 😊
Great video! That was very helpful and informative. This is the best video I've found about donating plasma.
Glad it was helpful!
I have bouts of Tachycardia( High Pulse Rate) was told to sit in a waiting room with a timer and retest again. My pulse was higher the second time. I have read online about something call the Valsalva Maneuver that is supposed to stop these events and my hope is ill be able to donate again soon.
Me too can’t get my pulse below 100!
thank you for this video I am a struggling college student and have been wanting to find a way to get a bit of extra money and have been thinking about plasma donation.
If you haven't donated yet then I highly recommend you give it a try.
I am going tomorrow for the first time. Thanx for the vid.
How did it go?
I passed out once afterwards. Freaked me out completely. I was on a new medicine and didn't like how it was making me feel so I stopped and wasn't feeling bad til then. My husband, however, passed out twice so he can't donate anymore.
oh man thats so scary, I'm sorry that happen to you guys.
@@CristinSierra Thank you, I thought that was important to bring up because that significantly affected our donating. Also, to make sure I don't again, I bring a Propel and a PB&J so I have something in me right after. Seems to have helped so far
Hello twin!
Are you able to drive yourself after donating? I would assume you would have to wait a few minutes afterwards, but are you able to go on your own?
monica Sanchez I’ve never had any problems driving after and they have never made me stay over for observation. It’s different from donating blood because they give you your blood back along with a bag of Celine solution
Yes, you should be able to drive yourself home, unless you have a reaction, which you may be asked to wait for a minimum of 15 minutes to make sure you are feeling okay. No rush to get you out the door
Personally I walk to the gas station, buy a can of coke, drink it and go. My blood sugar dips right after donation. It's normal, same reason you get cookies after giving blood
I do every trip. Best advice is to go straight to the closest gas station or store and get yourself something cold to drink, other than that its not problem for me at all. Even when i have infiltrated.
I drove myself. There was a Subway next door, so I just walked over there and got a sandwich before driving home.
Thank you! It’s great to have all of this advice!
im glad I could help give you more information
I really like donating, but it takes me an hour exactly every time even though I drink so much before and make sure for it to retain in my body. I lose my patience at about 45 minutes so I really do want to shorten my donation time by a little tiem
Same. Like how much water does it take lol. I drunk a gallon before and still couldn't get a good time. I know when I'm going to have a long donation from the first cycle. If it doesn't hit 200 ML or better it's going to be bad lol
Mix a 16oz coconut water with a packet of liquid IV I do this about an hour before and I rarely ever drink water and I'm always super hydrated and I get in and out within 39mins and I'm in the highest weight bracket too but make sure you drink one of those drink mixes afterwards as well with the coconut water just to replenish what you've lost.
Make sure you're drinking lots of fluids in the days before your donation. Drinking a bunch of water the day of your donation doesn't really help. Being properly hydrated is the best way to ensure they have a good shot at finding a good vein and It helps your donation to go faster. I don't know what made her husband's iron level go up with proper hydration. It could have something to do with what he was eating more so than the water.
Thanks for you tips!
No problem!
One warning - NEVER LIE ON THE PLASMA APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE, ESPECIALLY REGARDING DISQUALIFIABLE CONDITIONS! Be truthful about these conditions - if you have these questionable conditions, you need to put it on there and say "yes."
Why?
If you get money for your plasma and word finds out that you lied on some condition that you said "no" to and find out later that you have this disqualifiable condition -
YOU CAN BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION!!!!!
You can be arrested and face criminal penalties for at least one theft crime, most likely either theft by deception, breach of trust for fraudulent intent, but most likely, you could face either of these additional charges....
1. Using funds earned to you by false pretenses (that falls under things like misappropriation of funds or even worse, embezzlement), or even worse....
2. Perjury or subordination of perjury - which can be both felonies (and not likely wobblers, which means you may be unable to be charged with these crimes as misdemeanors, but as felonies instead!).
If convicted of any of these theft crimes, you can face consequences like fines up to $25,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. Even worse, because these crimes are almost like shoplifting, you will likely be permanently banned from donating at that plasma center you lied on, or even a chain of plasma donor centers in the same brand either in the whole state or the whole country.
I myself was disqualified from plasma donating around 1997 or 1998 because I had traces of "flucortisone propionate" in my blood, from a Rx drug called Flovent, a prescription maintenance asthma inhaler. It was a corticosteroid that, in my finding, can mess up with ACTH levels in the blood during the time you plasma-donate. ACTH levels cannot be messed up with by any human-made steroids and that is why all types of steroids are disqualifiable chemicals for plasma donation. Could have made $5,000 if I weren't disqualified due to the abovementioned.
They can't arrest you because they wouldn't be able to prove that you were aware of lying. You'll be banned that's it
Stop exaggerating. No one gets arrested or fined for lying on a questionnaire. Stfu
How do you get the pump? First time no one explains anything or gives me advice . Donating blood is very simple.
Thanks for the information. It’s been years since I’ve donated.
Good luck! It’s a great way to make some extra money
Amazing!! Thankyou for all the tips!!
im glad I could help you out
@@CristinSierra 💜💜💜
After My First 4 Donations My Pulse Has Been High How Many Bottles Of Water Should IDrink The Day Of ?
everyone is different when it comes to how much water they should consume. personally I drink water pretty much all day every day. I have a cup I keep with me and refill. As for the high blood pressure I would let your plasma clinic know your having that issue.
@@CristinSierra IDid They Dont Care All They Say Is “We’ll You Can Always See If You Can Do It Tm” So IStopped Going Wasting Time && Gas To Go Just To Ger Turned Down .
If you can't keep your heart rate at under 100 beat per minute they won't let you donate .if u have high blood pressure don't even bother
this is true, they won't let you donate if your blood pressure is higher then 100. I'm sorry you ran into that issue. If your on medication for high blood pressure they might still let you donate, i don't know.
Where I go, if you have high BP or heart rate, they'll have you wait 15 mins sitting (while drinking a bottle of water), they'll take it again, if you fail they'll then have you wait 20 mins (sitting and drinking a bottle of water), if you fail on third one they send you home.
This was my main concern. Bc this is the only health issue I have. Hypertension/pre hypertension
I just went today for the first time and all of a sudden I started seeing spots I couldn't breath I passed out in scared to go again...they put ice packs all over me and saline I felt better but i am home now and so tired
omg im so sorry you went threw that, that is so scary! Im glad to hear your feeling better. Do you have any idea why that happen to you?
Did you eat before you went?
@@ashleywatkins1380 yes but i think I didn't eat enough carbs because I do keto I ate meat and veggies
Well that makes sense and thanks for your help for him
How difficult would it be for them to warm the saline? Reminds me of a pap test. Brrrrrr.
Betty Vanderhooven-SchmaaSchmaa agreed! I freeze every time
I made the mistake to not eat a proper meal before donating and also dint eat after I was so distracted with things I needed to do that I forgot 🤦🏻♀️ next thing you know, I felt so light headed 🥴 and fainted at the grocery store (Embarrassing) my lips got super cold started sweating and my ears popped definitely the worst feeling ever 😏
Y’all get paid :,) In the Netherlands it’s just voluntary.
Any tips for keeping your protein levels up I’m always coming short by 3 points
protein shakes. I had issues with my protein a few months back. I was drinking at least one a day. they are yucky, but at least for me thew worked,
I donated yesterday for the first time at BioLife. It was great!
Im glad you had a great experience! Ive had a couple 45 min donations, that always awesome when that happens. I wish every donation was that quick
@@CristinSierra oh ok so it doesn't always go that fast? I've been drinking plenty of water getting ready for my 2nd donation tomorrow. I didn't go today had to take my oldest daughter to work lol
I never eat before donating plasma and always been fine. The only problem I've ever had was the first time I donated I smoked a cigarette about an hour after donating and almost blacked out afterward. But I never had that happen since.
How do you get high iron from drinking water?
I have no idea, it makes no sense to me either, but thats what my husband has been told by the workers. Maybe from the minerals in the tap water
Old pipes made of iron. Start filtering your water people.
I have never heard of this. Usually the more water you drink, the faster your donation.
When I drank my tap water, my iron levels were higher than normal..
I donated plasma for the first time yesterday, and going back tomorrow. What I'm wondering is, is it ok to drink coffee! I know it's dehydrating but I need it! I usually drink a lot of water anyway but I'll be upping it today. It was really cold in the room and I saw people with blankets so I'll probably bring one in with me from now on. Thanks for the video!
Jennifer V I don’t see why you couldn’t drink coffee. I’ve drank coke before donating and never had a problem
I thought I read somewhere that you couldn’t drink any caffeine before your donation?
I'm not sure but not only can it dehydrate you but also I read somewhere that it could shrink your veins.
So what do they check for in the physical examination when you’re a first timer?
BP, Heart rate, lungs, skin bruising, the needle tracks you're hoping to hide. You have to show top and undersides of your arms, every visit, every time, so that donating isnt just an ATM for junkies. Theres an extensive health questionaire to complete before each donation too. Hopefully, people answer truthfully.
Very helpful! Thank u
glad this video helped you!
Only thing I need to practice is the hand pumping! I’m trying to find out how fast and how hard or how slow or how do I have to do that. Don’t want the machine acting strange
Thank you for this video! ❤️
Bless you for donating!
Btw Can I eat a subway before donating plasma?
Thanks im giving plasma this coming thrursday...,,,great 👍 advice 🥰🥰🥰
Good luck 🍀
Biomat pays $400 that's $200 the first time and $200 2 days later on your second visit.
I make 500 a month just as one donor if I go twice a week all month
Piece of a pool noodle to squeeze. That's what they give out at my center and it works amazing! Something you can make at home too
That’s a great idea!
What about too low of protein?
We don’t get paid in my area however, I love to know that I am making a difference
oh wow, I'm surprised they don't pay you for plasma donation. I know they don't pay for blood donations, but that's the first I've heard of for plasma.
Bruh ur getting finessed 😭
@@humbertoespinoza9418 lmaoo
Thank you for this video 😊
Sometimes they have trouble with my veins. What would be good food to eat day before ?
I'm going for the first time tomorrow and was wondering, will I get turned away because I have my baby? I don't know about the atmosphere and I'm a SAHM and have to bring my 11 month old EVERYWHERE. Grocery store, my doc appointments, etc. I never can get a babysitter for various reasons and just wanted to know if they'll see my daughter with me and want to turn me away because they're afraid they may not be able to attend to me because of my baby. Hope that made sense
Thank you for posting this video. I am going to the local BioLife to see if I can donate this coming Monday.
Joseph L Land you can get on their web sight to make an appointment, call ahead to find out everything you need to bring. You’ll need some forms of identification, but I can’t remember which ones. I hope you have a good experience
I may do this today for the first time. I hate that its going to take 3 or 4 hours this first time or more depending on how many people are there. Also nervous just cuz needles. But I still havent got my second stimulus and I'm not eligible for unemployment benefits and I'm broker than broke
That first time will suck, because of the amount of time it’ll take. But after that it shouldn’t be too bad, of course that depends on your facilities normal amount of foot traffic. My local center gets you in and out pretty quick. As for the needles, just don’t look lol. And when they poke your finger for your vitals use your middle finger, over personally found that I’ll have pain the rest of the day in my other fingers if I have them poked. Seems I don’t use my middle finger that much and my husband says the same thing. Good luck with your first donation
@@CristinSierra I wonder if it will take longer cuz of covid
Akron oays 75 first time. 50 next 3 times. 75 5th time.
I have always been in the right protein level and my hemacrate is 43 and my weight is 175 and I get 50 and I get 60; sometimes but I don't like this I think there taking my money
what would you suggest for high blood pressure readings? I've never donated before but I went yesterday and got turned down both times they checked my heart rate and blood pressure because it was higher than what they are willing to take :/
I don’t know about that, but you might want to monitor your blood pressure for 7 days and write it down each time. If it’s consistently high, I suggest seeing your doctor. You’ll need to lower your stress or probably get on some blood pressure meds. I’m having to monitor mine this week. Seems I may have high blood pressure now and I wanted to start giving plasma!!! Dang it!
Which iron pills you take and how much milligrams?
EZ Melts or VegLife are the ones I recommend, both are on Amazon. EZ Melts are $19.00, VegLife is $7.00 for 1 bottle, or $12.00 for 2, I recommend the 2 bottle pack, better deal for the money. EZ melts is expensive, but if you can afford it's worth it because it's fast absorbing, it's a sublingual supplement, otherwise VegLife is a great one for anyone on a budget.
18 milligrams of iron gives you 100% of the daily value recommended as posted on any generic multi-vitamin bottle. I use regular generic multi-vitamins and I take two a day because I do donate twice a week. This provides me with enough iron to maintain the levels needed to continue donating and feeling healthy. I don't need to buy iron pills specifically. Compare the milligrams of iron in one multi vitamin with the milligrams of iron in one iron pill. Why buy separate types of pills or supplements when most of what you need is already in a multi vitamin.
A multivitamin is just fine for Iron supplementing, because virtually all of them have Iron, as long as it's a VEGAN MULTIVITAMIN!
Does the word "donate" still apply if you are getting paid for it?
Yes, legally they aren’t allowed to buy your plasma, so you’re donating it and they are paying you for your time being there, etc.
Biolife suucks. I go to bio mat in Menasha WI. They pay way more. By the 5th donation Im getting $70 a visit.
I can’t get my pulse below 100. Tried twice. I tried BioLife ;)
How long does it take the iron pills boost up your iron in prefer to donate, I got turned away because I was 1 point under acceptable get plugged in????
For me, I notice a difference by the next day. But everyone is different
@@CristinSierra I was down one point yesterday, I’m gonna try beef and beans, I don’t eat much beef , and I do drink coffee before I go… if found that vitamin c helps obsorbes the Iron,,,,, Thanks I will try tomorrow but eat rich ironed foods today till I get a approval from my doctor for iron or vitamin supplements.
do different places pay more or less per visit ?
I have no idea, I'm sorry. Ive only ever been to biolife. But maybe some one here in the comments will be ale to answer that for you or if you have multiple locations in your area you can call them and ask how much they pay
Many years ago I went to BioLife, spent 2 hour divulging way too much personal info, only to be told bcuz I'm prescribed pain medicine they didn't want me. I was paid nothing for my time. They could have mentioned this over the phone. But it seems everyone is added to a NATIONAL DATABASE.
Now, 20 years later, I need a note from my doc stating all meds I take.
I really need the money. I have friends that lies about their meds and donate. No problems. Screw being honest.
I've donated about 6 times in a 2 month period. Its been a good experience for me. My only issue is Im afraid of scaring.
Teneisha Heath some weeks I do end up missing for this or that reason but on average I do try & donate twice a week. I guess I should of showed my scares in the video, I wish I had thought to do it. I do have a small scare on the inside of each elbow, but at my facility they poke you in the same spot so it’s only one scare on each thankfully. I was really worried about scares when I first started donating, but they set in on me pretty quick ( granted I was trying to get my sign on bonus so I had to donate twice a week for almost a month to get the bonus). I am a little self conscious of the scares, I don’t want some one to think I’m a druggie. But they are so small I don’t think it’s something people notice, I mean when was the last time you looked at the inside of some ones elbow during a conversation? Personally I don’t think I have ever done that haha. So that’s what I ask my self when I start feeling self conscious, it’s unlikely any one is even looking there. But at the end of the day I have found that the financial gain from donating far out ways my vanity & if any one ever does ask about it then I guess it’ll be a good conversation started about donating plasma & maybe I’ll be able to talk them into signing up. It’s been such a blessing for my family I would highly recommend it to any one.
Thank you!
Yeah been doing research eating good idea for the time it takes lol
What pretty dog🐶🐕
thank you
I'm looking for some advice, and seems you're very experienced in all this so I think you might be able to address my concerns. I'll give you the whole story. Today when | went to donate plasma, as the machine was attempting to give me my blood cells back, it kept resulting in no flow. I called over one of the technicians, and she flipped a button or whatever on the machine that forced flow, all's this did was send blood under the skin, and as a result they had to cut me down without that cycle completing. I lost about 100 or so mililieters of blood. I just barely avoided a deferral of 8 weeks. It was explained to me that this was a result of me lacking water in my system, so my blood was thicker. However, the site where this occurred is now bruised. Which kills my chance of a donation within at least the next weeks time anyways.
I want to know, has a circumstance like this ever occurred to you, and if it did, how did it personally affect your donations? And as for the bruise, what is a sure fire way to get it to the stage where it's yellow quick? I did the math, I can miss a maximum of 8 days from today, (9 if the would be day of donation is included) before I loose the chance to get my centers bonuses for this month. Is there a trick to get rid of this quick? Or perhaps, should I just not worry about it at all? I am a college student, who lives with my parents. It's not the be all end all for my fiances, but it makes life a lot more livable.
TheSpaceKing12 I totally understand your concerns with the financials, It’s a big help. Personally I’ve never had this issue, but my husband has several times and is actually on an 8 week deferral because of something similar happening. He they tell him that his plasma is too cloudy or too thick ( depends on the technician ) and normally tell him to drink more water, but he still drinks lots of water. He is starting to think it’s do too dairy and he is only coming to that threw process of elimination. Anything you eat the day before could effect your donation. as long as he drinks lots of water and eats a fairly healthy diet the day before and hours leading up to his donation he is normally go.
As for the bruise you might want to do a google search on how to heal it quickly .
@@CristinSierra If Dairy can cause an issue, that actually makes a lot of sense. I split a pizza that had extra cheese yesterday with my friend. I ate the last two slices before I went to bed.
according to google, some tips are to eat pineapple, as one of it's chemicals can help in breaking down cells when a bruise happens, or a supplement of Vitamin K. I have a multivitamin with a 75% recommended daily dose of that particular vitamin. (I was recommended to take one by my doctor cause college makes food that's actually good for you all the more expensive.) I haven't been taking it for a month and a half or so, but i'll try taking it again to see if it helps.
Thanks for the quick reply.
good luck
Ah God I hate the saline. It's the worst part.
I donated plasma yesterday at Octapharma for the first time after looking at your videos. I became very lightheaded at the end, they had to bring ice packs to help me out at last. Do you know why that happens?. I was tired the entire day today.
dkanagaraj I’m sorry that happen to you. I had that happen one time but it’s because I didn’t eat before going in. Sometimes the saline at the end will give me a bit of a head rush and make me feel a little light headed but it passes pretty quick. I’ve never needed ice packs. As for being tired it’s possible that your iron levels dropped, if you want to continue donating you may want to start taking some iron supplements.
Hello thanks so much for the video! I watch for my fiance who donates twice a week!
I am still pregnant so I cannot do it yet but I was wondering if you can do it while breastfeeding and how long after having a baby should you wait? I also wanted to donate an egg can we donate plasma while in an egg donor process?
Sheila Orpilla sorry I don’t have an answer for you on egg donations or breastfeeding. But you will have to wait until you are 6 months postpartum before you can donate. I’m sure if you call your local donation center they can answer all of your questions 😊 and congrats on your pregnancy.
@@CristinSierra thanks!
I haven't finished the video yet but I'm going to, I hope there is solution to try to get your blood pressure down quickly
Lol when I drank water the first time I had to pee so bad that they unhooked me and made it my last cycle
Happened to me too. It happens
Those vitamin c pills only have 30 mg of vitamin c. That's a very very sad amount of vitamin c. You need to switch to a real vitamin c supplement. I personally take 3,000 mg daily from 2 vitamin c pills.
I like you really love everything about you I have a question I want to know where can you donate and get money off of it
Bio life helps me on getting the drugs I need thanks bio
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You probably won’t see this being this was recorded a hot minute ago. I work on worksites operating power tools, machines and a good bit of labor. I don’t know if it will effect my performance the following day if I donate after work. I am a little tight on money and a friend suggested donating. If anyone reads this in 2020 and has a suggestion or knowledge let me know.
will alexander I’m a small channel so I still see most comments 😉. I don’t have an answer for you, but you could call your local donation center and ask them what they think.
Do you donate twice a week every week?
Dont HAVE to, but you can. No more than twice a week is allowed with a full 48hrs between to allow your plasma to replenish. Wow. You asked your question 11 months ago, and she never answered you? I noticed shes hardly answered anybody. Not tryin too hard to build her subscribers, is she?😄
@@laurie4275 you try answering 100 comments every video. This isn't her day job
Water is good, but electrolytes in your water is great!
Does it leave a scar?? I’m curious
John Frutos every one is different, but yes over time it can. I donated for a year solid, and I think it took about 5ish months for mine to scare. But at the facility I was going to they always stuck me in the same spot so I only have one scare on each arm, it doesn’t look like track marks. It’s not something any one notices until I have to have my blood drawn at the Drs. I haven’t donated in about 7 months now due to pregnancy and the scares are starting to look like a deep line in the crease of my elbow, so they blend in pretty well with the other creases that are naturally accruing, how ever the one in my left side is slightly purple, so if some one was looking at the inside of my elbow ( which, how often do people look at the inside of other peoples elbows?) it is more noticeable, just because of the discoloration. However I will say the financial benefit from donating far surpasses the scares I have developed, and once I’m able to I will go back to donating.
Thanks I appreciate your response!!!
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is anyone on the anti D program? I'm able to do it but have not. any problems?
What's the -anti D program-?
I wanna donate but I keep getting a high pulse so I can’t
Space Hippie I’m sorry that’s happening. You might want to make an appointment with your Dr to get tested for high blood pressure. You may need medication.
I have called BioLife (Phoenix, AZ) ten times or more. I have left a message for them to call me back and no one has any of the ten times I left messages. I cannot get anyone in voice at that place. Forget it. I am going to CSL instead. Edited to add: Your husband's iron levels might go higher when he pounds the water because you might have high-iron water. (Private sources of water, such as wells, often have high levels of iron.) Just a thought!
The last five minutes ingest you with saline yea. Its not that cold. It's cold in the injection
They don't "ingest" you with anything. Ingesting means to eat or drink, meaning the substance goes into your stomach and is metabolized through your digestive system. They "inject" the saline into your blood stream. And yes, especially for women, this does make your entire body cold, not just at the injection site. And also, you do need to pump your fist during the parts of each cycle when blood is being drawn and then you relax your fist during the return, you make a fist only when the needle is first being stuck into your arm. But thanks for trying young buck.
It about froze me lol
The last 3 times everything was perfect but my pulse is at 103 they give u 5 minutes to get it down but mine went up feom 103 to 125 my blood pressure was fine. Do u have any tips to keep my pulse down. I think part is worring about my iron but idk what to do to just stop worring. This is a new thing. I should see a dr but its just my pulse and once i get sent away it drops cause i always take it when i get home.
Debbie Knorr are you taking iron pills? They will help keep your iron up and you can get them over the counter. Any kind of stress, worry, anger can make your pulse go up. I was struggling with having a high pulse for awhile a few months back for no reason that I could think of. At about the same time I got a gym membership and with in a few weeks on regular exercise I stated to notice I wasn’t having a high pulse even I went into donate. So maybe up your exercise 🤷♀️. Idk if that’ll help if it’s related to stress or not.
I gotta a freind that’s donates ! What about the needle scares? His arm looks awful! And after he donates he is done far the rest of that day! They call those needles the post! Nick name of course!
m Ì k É.! 1 at the facility I go to they always stick me in the same spot on my arms. I do have a scar in the elbow on each arm but it’s only one and it’s the same for my husband. Neither my husband or my self have any issues with feeling drained or depleted after donating. Some times I’ll feel a little light headed, but eating or drinking something fixes that pretty quick. Your friend should talk to his donation center about how he is feeling poorly the rest of the day and see if they have any suggestions for him.
You also lose sis protein and body mass
Eat beans, lentils, seeds, nuts, etc or drink plants, soy is a good one, very protein dense, there are also protein supplements you can mix with juice drinks, or tea, or plant milks, just make sure and pick a protein that contains ZERO ANIMAL PRODUCTS!!!!! Vega is a good one, there are also some great hemp, and pea protein supplements.
I go to bio life as well
Do you have to file this on your income taxes??
SheWhoWalksAlone no you don’t, thankfully. It has to do with wording and stuff but you aren’t being paid to donate your being compensated for your time...compensated might be the wrong word. But sense you aren’t being “ paid” to donate then you don’t have to file it on your taxes. I was really worried we would have to for our 2017 taxes but we didn’t have to. If you ask an accountant they can explain it to you better then I am right now lol.
whenindoubt mutemyownmouth yea mine is loaded on a reloadable card that has the name of my plasma center on it. It works just like a debt card and if I want to take money out of the account I have to go to a certain bank or I’ll have withdraw fees
The finger prick is to see if you have enough iron & protein!
And if you eat baked beans & spinach you will have higher iron
Mine took 45 minutes🤘
Thanks for tips. Now I give u my tip =DDDDDDDD
If your getting sick you probably shouldn’t be donating 🙄.
You also dont have to do that at all!
One thing you have said that is correct.
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My lab checks your blood every four months (like all labs, I'm sure), and my protein levels are always too low. I would love to know what I can do to avoid this. I eat at least 120 g of protein a day, and when they prick my finger before every donation, my levels are around 6.4. The lowest you can be to be able to donate is 6.0. I eat enough protein to where my protein levels should be 7.0 or higher.
hmm...idk...ive only had issues with low Iron, and I take Iron supplements. Maybe try drinking a protein shake the day before?
@@CristinSierra I went today and Biolife told me that my iron level was to high,on the first visit it was 44 and that's the max level they will let you donate,do you know how to lower your iron level?
@@jeffdeer683 that’s something my husband struggles with. He’s actually quit going because it happens so much. We haven’t figured out how lower his iron.
hello friend