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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
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Dealing With Hct, Hgb, RBC Challenges
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<blockquote data-quote="Saul" data-source="post: 84298" data-attributes="member: 16541"><p>Hi Scott. Giving blood is easy. I would not do it in the past since I was not much for needles or blood and have my fair share of anxiety, but I had to give blood to lower my iron. Your doctor is giving good advice. Let them you know you have anxiety and it is your first time and they will be very understanding and walk you through the process and explain everything. You can also watch videos on youtube so you know what will happen. The anxiety about it can be caused by not knowing what is going to happen so by knowing the process, you will have less anxiety about it. </p><p>.</p><p> I give that amount every two months and people with really high iron give 1 unit (500 cc) every WEEK. When you give blood, the liquid will be replaced within a couple hours to 1 day. And within ~ 2-3 weeks you will replace the red blood cells. Your body has more than enough blood to give that much. Although not required, I like to drink water about 1 bottle, before I go in and a light meal about 1 hour before. And then have another bottle with some snacks after. It is really easy. In two days you will not know you gave blood and I even go to the gym the next day - but they say not too.</p><p>. </p><p>The place I go has TV's or Ipad to watch. Or you can listen to music. At the Dr office, the nurse sat with me the entire time - not sure why. You will likely feel better after you give blood because your blood will be thinned out a bit. Eventually, when your numbers come down you might be able to give blood at a donation center and help save people's lives with your donated blood. </p><p>.</p><p>Some people have high hematocrit - no worries. It is easy to treat and much easier / no drugs to take compared to other issues. When saw all the people at the oncologist with much more serious diagnosis than what I have, it put life in a different perspective.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Saul, post: 84298, member: 16541"] Hi Scott. Giving blood is easy. I would not do it in the past since I was not much for needles or blood and have my fair share of anxiety, but I had to give blood to lower my iron. Your doctor is giving good advice. Let them you know you have anxiety and it is your first time and they will be very understanding and walk you through the process and explain everything. You can also watch videos on youtube so you know what will happen. The anxiety about it can be caused by not knowing what is going to happen so by knowing the process, you will have less anxiety about it. . I give that amount every two months and people with really high iron give 1 unit (500 cc) every WEEK. When you give blood, the liquid will be replaced within a couple hours to 1 day. And within ~ 2-3 weeks you will replace the red blood cells. Your body has more than enough blood to give that much. Although not required, I like to drink water about 1 bottle, before I go in and a light meal about 1 hour before. And then have another bottle with some snacks after. It is really easy. In two days you will not know you gave blood and I even go to the gym the next day - but they say not too. . The place I go has TV's or Ipad to watch. Or you can listen to music. At the Dr office, the nurse sat with me the entire time - not sure why. You will likely feel better after you give blood because your blood will be thinned out a bit. Eventually, when your numbers come down you might be able to give blood at a donation center and help save people's lives with your donated blood. . Some people have high hematocrit - no worries. It is easy to treat and much easier / no drugs to take compared to other issues. When saw all the people at the oncologist with much more serious diagnosis than what I have, it put life in a different perspective. [/QUOTE]
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