+ 4 Donating Blood And Feeling Great
Man I finally stopped being a pussy and donated blood today.I have a problem with my Vagus nerve so for some reason I pass out when doing Blood work,If I am laying down I am fine.Anyways Just finished and I feel great I had to force myself to do it because My RBC,Hemo was really high So I came to a crossroads Give blood,Or quit using AAS.But, I am glad I did if I feel more energy etc....I just wanted to share and create a forum post to participate and I guess contribute some form of discussion.Anyways what are your thoughts at to why I feel better I have a few theories which I am sure will co sign with some of you....I also forgot to add it is a great feeling to donate blood I think only 5% of The US donates so they are always running a shortage So your helping yourself and saving a life.
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I made a post on donating blood and a condition called hemochromatosis..check it out. Would be worth checking yourself just in case it's something you have.
Well done, you're a hero!
I wanna add a quick note to this thread too. I tend to get light headaches if my RBC's get too high. Donating blood takes away those headaches literally INSTANTLY. My blood pressure is typically 110/70 like clockwork, but can get higher if I don't pay attention to it. Last I looked, it was 140/85, so it was time to donate. After the donation, I was right back to normal the next day.
So, if anyone gets headaches (I admit, they're light, but they're annoying) then perhaps your RBC's are a little high. Donating blood is therapeutic for this reason. I hope this helps other men make the smart decision to DONATE!
Easy as getting fuel for your car
AnonDo you really feel much better after donating blood? I have yet to donate but a buddy of mine was saying he donated 2 weeks ago and was sluggish for about 2 days then felt great. I plan to go today and make a donation, I understand the importance behind donating because of polycythemia, but I wasn't aware that it actually makes a difference in how you feel.
This is me mate.....I also feel like throwing up for a few hours after donation.
Best thing to do is have some juice and chocolate right after this takes the edge off
X2 I felt like crap! The good feeling is the feeling knowing you've helped someone less fortunate than yourself.
Definatly mate.....it's an amazing thing to do especially when you know you are going to feel like crap afterwards
AnonI noticed that my headaches went away about a week after donating but I also started taking Zinc, Vitamin E and B-12 2400mcg lozenges. I was thinking mabey high prolactin would be attributed to the headaches but after giving blood they seemed to have vanished. I got my blood bank card and set on a bi-monthly donation schedule. Next one is scheduled Dec 14th
PowahDaveI think that when rbc gets far too high it can actually starve you of oxygen. So if you start out from such a bad place it could be a good improvement
AnonI donated 2 days ago after the gym, my iron was 16.6 which they said was pretty high but within range to donate, I felt better during my workout yesterday, but it could be the placebo effect.
PowahDaveI would certainly believe it. I mean the alternative being a weak feeling?
Wasnt there a controversy with boxers a few years back over excessive blood tests and feeling drained for the fights? I think fighters would not agree to the schedule or something along those lines
I suppose it can go either way
Yes sir, for sure if you’re RBC are high it makes you feel so much better afterwards. Especially on Eq! I donated right before cycle & will donate 8 weeks in & maybe do a double RBC donation.
You should look into donating double red cells, they take out twice the red cells and return electrolytes into you. This helps with the light head fainting issues.
Man I feel good I just donated yesturday. It's because you blood is not as thick. My hematocrit was at 50 when I donated if it lowers it down to 47-48 in happy. How high was your humatocrit or RBC?
Glad you got the nerve up ajd donated look into doing the double red cells. Irs only like a 20gauge needle ajd they return the platelets abd plasma back to you and take twice the red cells which they need more of. And being on AAS you want lower. Supposed to do the double reds once every 4 months I do it every 4-6 w eeksm there are 4 blood places by me and they dont share info only know the last time I gave to them. Ill be giving twice in thr next 4-5 weeks. I crank out some serious rbc. I get sleepy and headaches and such when it gets high. Habe superhuman blood that replenished quicker than normal people. I trt when off so still makes my h emocrit high. But look into the Alyx double red cells machine. Kuch smaller needle and the amount of blppd volume the take. Its replaced with saline solution
I got to looks into that I am just tying to get over the fear completely so Now that I have done it once I will try one double red's hopefully I just chicken out at the thought of getting stuck 2x's LoL thanks for the info
No bro you dont get stuck twice. The return comes through the same line. Its a much smaller needle it draws blood out the machine separates it. It draws ans returns 3 times and your done. Takes abkut 25-30mins. It will draw process then send platelets plasma and saline solution into you then it eill draw more blood and go again. Much smaller needle and twice the red blood cells gone. Its like a 20gauge its not a harpoon like donating regular blood
Right on man Thanks Gonna go give it a shot in a couple months Unless my blood work says I need to go sooner
Mr KfizzleMan this blows my mind reading this and all your comments... it's like you're my fucking twin man!! I've passed out having blood drawn for pre employment before and it sucked so bad. Sent me to the damn hospital where of course they had no idea what was wrong. Anxiety is a bitch!!! BUT this was before I started aas. Let me tell you that first time pinning was scary as hell lol but I laughed at myself when it went so damn easy. I am not sure 100% but I swear my increase in testosterone relieved my anxiety! Came off my meds and everything and even get bloodwork done regularly. Noticed my RBC was high as well and knew I needed to donate blood, had so much tension headaches and signs of high blood pressure so finally got the nerve to donate like you did and MANNNNNN it was stressful but afterwards felt like a million dollars!! I need to sign up to do it again actually and kinda having that nervous feeling... I just really would hate to pass out man it's so damn embarrassing, especially now I can just hear it "that really big dude that passed out donating blood". Some people just won't understand ever but it's not something we can just easily control by thinking happy thoughts lol.
LoL I am glad you know where I am coming from...I had to take a xanax before I went to calm my anxiety I did Not want to pass out either I have been there done that it is embarrassing and messes up your whole day feeling like crap.I felt really run down Headaches Lack of energy etc after I donated I felt amazing even immediately after I felt so much better it was unreal,It is funny because My anxiety was kicking when they took my blood pressure at it was 171/100 she freaked out and Did it again this time I relaxed took a couple deep breaths and got 112/60 amazing what anxiety will do.Yeah dude I seen that harpoon of a needle as was Like DAMN but I told them to recline me back and I will be good to go.also I heard tensing your leg muscle keeps your blood pressure from dropping which is what causes you to pass out the blood rushes out of your head and "Pools" in your legs so when you flex them it keeps you from going out.LMAO as you can tell I studied my as off trying to find every which way to stay a float while they were sucking my blood hahaha....I feel your pain brotha glad we did it though...Yea guy's will never understand It is not something you can control You can not change thew fact that your vagus nerve get's stimulated all you can do is counter act it Like A Boss LoL
AnonDid they send it off for testing as well? Every time I donate blood they do a mini checkup and test for diseases and other health risks. I try to remember to donate every 6 months whether I'm on or not. Not only does it reduce oxidative iron in the blood it reduces viscosity which decreases how much damage is done to the cells lining your arteries. Less chance of cardiovascular disease. All around good shit bro.
I know they test for diseases and such....Yeah It is amazing how much more energy I feel and I faced a fear you could call it by donating so now I am signing up to do it at least 3x's a year
AnonWay to conquer that fear, it must be very gratifying to get over that. I'm a needle junkie lol dunno if thats good or bad.
You know bro It was that fear of the 14g needle they use LoL I was glad when it was over and xanax really helped me get through it
AnonLol im the same way with flying, need something to keep me from freaking the fuck out.
How can someone find out where they can give blood?
You can have too much iron in your blood. This can make your blood thick and sticky and can cause a couple things; your brain not receiving oxygen at an optimum rate and your muscles not recieving nutrients at an optimum rate either. So reducing iron increase energy, makes you sleep better and theoretically makes for faster recovery. All good stuff!!
Awesome bro thank you was thinking the same thing
Another benifit is they usually give free cookies after. That's the main reason I like to donate...
I went today and got 2 apple juices, a coke and 2 bags of cookies, good stuff.
Yeah it an affordable way to bulk LoL....then hit the sperm bank for money for pins Win Win Bro
RustyhookerAfter donating and re hydrating I definitly feel better. BP dropped from 140/100 to 120/90 by next night. We'll worth it and avoid a stroke.
Yeah I was getting some bad headaches and felt really sluggish for the last 2 months finally decided enough was enough and now I feel amazing...My blood pressure was always good running Test prop,Npp,Var was always pre hypertension range but not bad LoL.I am sure now it will be perfect blood was getting to thick I know for a fact.Even when she pricked my finger my Hemo/iron was at 50% they want it at 39% but then again those finger pricks are never that accurate.
And sometimes its free....lol????
RustyhookerThey even fed me! Lol
your vagus nerve is that the one in your vagina that makes you pass out? lol just giving you shit brotha. i need to donate blood more myself.
LoL Yeah It gets stimulated when I don't bring my tampons Needless to say I was prepared
I wanna know if your weight increase after donating. Are you off or on cycle right now??
Glad you donated....if you use AAS I believe donating is a must....imo...
Yeah I am off right now,I have been trying to work up the courage to donate due to my Vagus Nerve and passing out.I agree with you if you cannot donate blood then you should not run AAS or at least not EQ or Tren In my opinion.And if you are blasting/Cruising it is a MUST to donate
Iron_MonkHell yeah bro +1 for being smarter than most. Blood pressure has a huuuuuuuuge effect on mood and energy!
Thank's bro Yeah when they did my blood pressure it was 171/100 but it was due to anxiety I relaxed they checked again and it was 115/60 but man I feel great I usually take 10-15grams of fish oil ED and drink 2 gallons ED so I never really have Blood pressure issues other than when anxiety kicks in =) but I was getting heart palls from I think think blood/anxiety Just a guess