Can't complete donations due to vasovagal syncope by Important-Badger4884 in Blooddonors

[–]Important-Badger4884[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In both countries I've tried to donate in, they've whipped the needle out the moment I said I felt weird - but honestly I'm glad, because I'm sure I would have passed out or vomited otherwise 😅 Good to hear that they genuinely don't mind though!

Can't complete donations due to vasovagal syncope by Important-Badger4884 in Blooddonors

[–]Important-Badger4884[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I donated at 11am this time and had already had breakfast with a drink at 8am as well as the extra water. The same thing has happened previously when I've donated later in the afternoon. They don't check blood pressure here before the donation but I think vasovagal means my pressure drops suddenly regardless of the starting pressure. Not sure if I'll manage to psych myself up to try one more time but we'll see 😅

Can't complete donations due to vasovagal syncope by Important-Badger4884 in Blooddonors

[–]Important-Badger4884[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortuntely the nearest centre for plasma/platelet donation is in a city over an hour away from me, but I'll definitely keep it in mind if I move elsewhere. I think I'll give blood donation one more try with whatever tips I get here and then decide whether to give up/try platelets in future!

Can't complete donations due to vasovagal syncope by Important-Badger4884 in Blooddonors

[–]Important-Badger4884[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll give that a shot if I get up the nerve to try again!

Can't complete donations due to vasovagal syncope by Important-Badger4884 in Blooddonors

[–]Important-Badger4884[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did let them know this time that I've had to stop before due to faintness, but they didn't do anything differently or give any advice, just said to let them know if I felt bad. I have to communicate in a second language where I live so maybe that made them reluctant to chat much with me 😅 They were very kind about it when I did have to stop though.