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Is Frequent Plasma Donation Advisable?

Been donating plasma for 4 times now. I donated plasma almost a week ago, I blacked out at the end of it, and had a seizure for about 2 seconds they told me. I weigh 246, male, 22 years old, 5 11 . I knew it was because I didn t eat enough that day, only a Greek Yogurt. I have now eaten a lot more for my next donation, does it sound like I am ready?
posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2014
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Hi
Thanks for your query
Based on your query my opinion is
1. Frequent blood/ plasma donation is advisable but at an interval of three months.
2. Though physical fitness is one of the criterias for blood donation, other things like frequency of donation/ coexisting illness, is important on deciding on donation besides willingness to donate.
3. Since you have a history of seizures, its not advisable to donate for now as you will have to get evaluated for the cause of seizures first and take necessary measures.
Hope this helps
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Is Frequent Plasma Donation Advisable?

Hi Thanks for your query Based on your query my opinion is 1. Frequent blood/ plasma donation is advisable but at an interval of three months. 2. Though physical fitness is one of the criterias for blood donation, other things like frequency of donation/ coexisting illness, is important on deciding on donation besides willingness to donate. 3. Since you have a history of seizures, its not advisable to donate for now as you will have to get evaluated for the cause of seizures first and take necessary measures. Hope this helps