EltonFrog
Legendary Member
I use Sainsbury’s Iron tablets, one a day, the old haemoglobin test drops like an iron brick in the test tube .
Blood donation
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I use Sainsbury’s Iron tablets, one a day, the old haemoglobin test drops like an iron brick in the test tube .
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
I have been taking Ferrous Fumerate for over 6 months as prescribed my the GP
I presume that should be the same or better??
Anyway I will follow what the doc says for a while
can use Sainsbury's anyway - they don;t have then here - too posh for the like of us
no Waitrose either
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
And you were lighter on the way back!
Headwind counteracting the weight loss, though! 😂
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
I see a lifelike representation of you is on the monitor.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
It’s udderly unbelievable this mad cow stuff.
TomDW
Well-Known Member
Pretty amazing there's a 'Blood Donation' thread on a cycling forum, cheers folks!
I donated on Tuesday and attempted a ride today, so ~4days afterwards and felt pretty low on energy.
The nurse said about 2 weeks until red blood count was normal. Is that what others expect ?
I donated on Tuesday and attempted a ride today, so ~4days afterwards and felt pretty low on energy.
The nurse said about 2 weeks until red blood count was normal. Is that what others expect ?
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
That’s not my experience, but everyone is different, I often do a ride on the same day, sometimes I ride to and from the donation.
bikingdad90
Guru
@TomDW, I am usually fine after a blood donation but I do make sure I don’t go and do any epic rides or overstretch myself for a few days I have Just completed my 22nd donation.
Like @EltonFrog says, everyone is different.
Like @EltonFrog says, everyone is different.
No joy with today's attempt at donoring due to low haemoglobin. 123 g/l instead of the minimum of 135 g/l..
Next donation us booked for October but I've been advised to get a blood test with Daktari in September to check if I need summat done.
Meanwhile, I'll eat more spinach etc..
Shame if I have to stop after 70 pints but if I do.. So it goes.
Next donation us booked for October but I've been advised to get a blood test with Daktari in September to check if I need summat done.
Meanwhile, I'll eat more spinach etc..
Shame if I have to stop after 70 pints but if I do.. So it goes.
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
I've never noticed any after effects at all. In the past I have cycled to and from the donation centre, and done other exercise in the afternoon - though that was 25+ years ago now.
I haven't actually donated since leaving Merthyr Tydfil at the end of 2019. I haven't seen any posters or other adverts for a session. I should be more proactive about that.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
There is a booking thingy - link here - although sometimes you have to book ahead to travel a bit if you are not in a city
I'm still not allowed and have blood tests every few months as it won;t go up in spite of taking tablets
so going is actually good for you as it can point out problems before they develop symptoms
