View Full Version : Plasma donations and anemia
giselle.hardy
Feb 17, 2012, 04:42 PM
Does donating cause anemia
Eileen G
Feb 17, 2012, 05:01 PM
No. All the red cells are returned to you. Basically, what they take out is fancy water. You will replenish your plasma is a very short period. Donate as often as they will let you.
I think I've given at least 70 pints of plasma.
giselle.hardy
Feb 17, 2012, 05:56 PM
If you are anemic already? But on meds for it, will they allow you to donate?
Fr_Chuck
Feb 17, 2012, 06:02 PM
Normally no but you need to talk to the donation center.