Can you donate blood after getting a tattoo?
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yes, tatoos don't corrupt the blood stream, just wait until the day after at least as you might feel a bit dizzy.
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In all honesty there are some people who are scared by it.  But there are also plenty who are not.  In my experience, it is the IDEA of the whole process that unnerves most people, not anything that really happens.\n\nI spent years being the guy who draws blood.  Here is generally what happens:\n\nYou go to the right place, either with an appointment or just dropping in (depending on the kind of place you're going).  You fill out a form and are asked a bunch of questions about your recent history, so they can tell if you're likely to have a blood-borne disease.  The questions aren't usually things you'd need a doctor to answer... more like "what countries have to travelled to in the last few years", "have you used intravenous drugs", and "are you aware of being exposed to anyone with malaria".  Some of them can be a little embarassing, but the professional who goes over your questions has heard it all (you can't imagine!), so there's no need to feel uncomfortable.  But TELL THE TRUTH.  The blood will be tested anyway, and who wants to pass on a disease?!\n\nThen they'll set you down either on a couch with an armrest or lying down on a bed.  They'll roll up a sleeve and look for a good vein in the antecubital area of your arm (on the inside and below the elbow).  They may mark the spot, and from then on it's important to keep your arm pretty still.\n\nThe area will be scrubbed with an antibiotic and allowed to dry, a device like a rubber strap or a blood-pressure cuff will be tightened around your upper arm to build up pressure, then they'll stick the needle in your arm.  You will probably feel a sensation not unlike someone giving you a fairly strong pinch at that point, and perhaps a bit of stinging as well.\n\nIf all goes well, both of those sensations will fade fairly quickly (often by the time they're done loosening the strap).  Sometimes the procedure is even entirely painless.  And sometimes for one reason or another the needle isn't positioned right, so they'll need to adjust it (that can be painful sometimes, and sometimes not).\n\nAt that point you will probably be directed to squeeze your hand every few seconds to keep the blood flowing, but keep the rest of your arm still.  The actual bleeding part takes anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes or so.  Since, as I mentioned, that part is usually entirely painless, you may be surprised when someone comes over and tells you that you're done.\n\nDon't move your arm yet!  They'll pull the needle out (sometimes that hurts a bit, if you've already formed a clot around it) and have you hold your arm in the air and apply pressure to stop the bleeding.  After a half-minute or so, they'll take your arm down and wrap it in a bandage.  Then there's nothing left but to have juice and cookies and rest for about 15 more minutes so they can make sure you're okay.  All together, the whole procedure should take about an hour.\n\nAfter that, most people don't experience any major effects of note, though many report feeling a little less energetic for a day or so.  Though I've known people who went off to play sports right after (I wouldn't recommend it).\n\nThere are a few things you can do to make things a lot easier.  The biggest is to drink LOTS of water and avoid caffeine.  This puts more stuff in your veins, so they're easier to see and hit, and so you are also much less prone to have negative effects.  Also, the interview is obviously easier and faster if you know what they're asking, so you may want to review your recent travel history and think about any major illnesses you've had and the like before you go (some people who travel a lot bring a card with all the dates and places).\n\nThere are some bad things that COULD happen to you when donating, but in years of drawing blood from thousands of people I've never seen some of them happen.  Usually the
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Chill dear !!! it's nothing like that.\nit's fine even doctor also prefer to donate blood once in a six month so that the new blood forms n circulation takes place.\nit's pains a bit when the man put's syringe in ur hand.then nothing.\nand after words untill n unless ur too weak u won't get ne stress or problem.\nbut do not donate blood if ur underweight...i.e.less then 50 kg
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Call your local Red Cross and find out when they have blood drives. Once you have given you are on their list and they will call you again when you can donate. Not before 6 weeks time.
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I think you should be able to do that, but check with the local blood donation service please.
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ya\nif u shave w/ someone elses razor who has HIV\nand get their blood\nor any other contact w/ bodily fluids
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This is what I have to say about tattoos. Honey, you can get Hepatitis C from it. It is the most rampant cause of cirrhosis of the liver. There is a treatment for Hepatitis C, but only 50% of those infected will respond to given treatment; the rest get liver disease and die. I also just got my blood drawn yesterday to see if I have Hepatitis C. You see we just found out 4 days ago that my husband has it and that I could also have it because I have slept with him. It's no small matter. I'm sitting here scared wondering what the results will be. I hope my test results come back negative. Please pray for me. I also hope for your friend's sake that she chooses not to get the tattoo; it's just not worth it. :(\n\nAdditional Note: A lot of people say it's fine if you get it done at a sanitary professional place. What they don't tell you is it doesn't matter how sanitary it is because part of the ink that is used goes back into the ink vials. To show you what I mean...imagine drinking out of a straw. Part of the liquid in the straw goes back into the glass when you are finished. It may be a very small amount; however, it is the same concept with the clean needles and ink vials when people get tattoos. Once you get Hepatitis C you have to get interferon shots 3 times a week for 6-18 months and there is no guarantee that it will work or that you won't relapse. I sure hope my test comes back negative. I will just hate it if it doesn't, and it's so sad that my husband has this. We have an appointment set up with his doctor in a couple weeks to go over his treatment plan. I think people that get tattoos are crazy!!!!
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I too used to be afraid of having blood drawn..that was before I entered the medical field...If you are donating blood just remind yourself that you are saving someones life and it is the best gift you can give someone..and if you are having it drawn to locate a possible health problem that you may have..remember it could be saving your life...so either way it is important to have it done..just turn your head..close your eyes..breath and imagine good thoughts..it is just a small pinch and will be over before you know it..good luck and be brave!!!!
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It's usually transmitted that way right after someone has used it, not like days later. Usually someone uses it and within minutes someone else uses that same needle and syringe and gets HIV that way. \n\nI work in a hospital pharmacy and ever now and then we will get nurses who come down to get medicine because they got a needle stick by a possible HIV+ patient. Usually the nurse is drawing blood and when she/he goes to put the cap on the needle they accidentally stick themselves. Since they just drew the blood it's possible they might have contracted HIV from that tiny stick.
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Donating blood isn't always as easy it seems. There is a screening process that everyone must go through before being able to do so. \n\nThere could be several reasons why you can't give blood. If you take medications, certain medicine prevents you from donating blood or if you do donate, your blood has to be given to someone who takes the same kind of medicine. For instance if you are on a keto-steroid such as cortisone which is taken for many reasons such as Asthma or glandular problems, you can not donate blood or plasma unless you are donating to someone who takes cortisone. \n\nYou also may not be able to donate because of the fact you had a brain hemorage which is a bleed from an artery in the brain. Even though the injury happened years agao, you still could have problems or health issues from that injury. Doctor's could be concerned taking blood from you could be dangerous to your health or possibly someone else's. \n\nAnother reason is you might not be healthy enough to donate. Blood and plasma donations require you to be as healthy as possible, such as no major disease like Hepatitis or AIDS. If you have a weak immune system and are prone to catching viruses or your general health just isn't top notch, the blood center can turn you away.\n\nTalk to your doctor or a blood donation center. If you really want to donate maybe there is something you can change in your daily life style that will allow you to do so, such as changing medications, exercising more, or eating healthy foods. \n\nIn the end however, you may just have to realize that your blood is tainted for some reason or another and you are not able to donate.
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The Bible talks constantly of our body being a temple to the Lord our God. The way I interpret that is whatever you do with your body should be to honor God. God is not going to prevent you from entering heaven if you have a tattoo. For the Christian, all things are acceptable, but not all things are spiritually beneficial. You need to ask yourself if you would be honoring God with your tattoo or would you be honoring yourself.
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I give blood all the time but I never have gotten paid for it. It isn't unheard of thugh. Otherwise, I've always had a good experience with it. You could pass out and depending on the person doing it you could get bruising around the area and there are always very small risks of infections. It's bad if you're anemic but they test for that before hand. If you d, be sure to eat first fruits/grains and sweets are good and they usually provide cookies. Also drink a lot of water or juice. The only things that have ever happened to me was being really tired for like an hour afterwards.
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Yes, HIV could be passed on through the ink to you.\nAnd no, I do not believe a lighter flame will disinfect a needle. Through the research I've done on HIV, one site said over 185 degrees for atleast one minute, another said the medical sterilizers reach 273 degrees and above. Theses are tempertures dentist and doctors use. A HIV site said never attempt to reuse a needle at all, due to the chance of contracting HIV and other dieases. So if a tattoo is something you're sure  you want, have new needles and new ink. There's no tattoo worth your life, right? So pay alittle more and be safe. Good Luck.
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There are practice manikins (arms and such) with rubber-tube veins for the initial practice.  After they are proficient with those, the students are usually sent to laboratory blood-drawing clinics for human practice.  Some students practice on each other, although this is not usually condoned anymore.
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I believe it is a personal choice, I give blood as i am B positive, I am also on the bone marrow transplant reg, i have left my innards to ever who wants them,  Over the years I have donated over 50 pints of blood.\nYour question is very deep, peoples beliefs are precious to them, think of all the people that want to donate, blood and organs can not because of health issues and religion.\n Two questions for you do you give Blood/plasma are you on the donor register,\nAs my friend can not give blood anymore every other pint i donate i do it for her.
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Something like a rubber band is tied around the upper arm.  You pump your fist to bring the vein closer to the surface.  The area is cleansed.  A needle is put in which you will barely feel and which lasts all of 1 second.  After that you should feel nothing at all.  In fact - the rubber band is more uncomfortable than the needle stick.  There is honestly nothing to be afraid of - I do not like having my blood drawn but it does not hurt - other than a needle stick which hurts about as much or less than an insect bite.  Good luck.
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alcohol thins your blood.  The same with tattoos and piercings.