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How much reduction in hematocrit would be expected with a blood donation???
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<blockquote data-quote="Gman86" data-source="post: 112434" data-attributes="member: 15043"><p>Ya that's a common cycle I've seen people report. Lowering dosage is definitely a good option to get out of the cycle. Also, I think maybe we shouldn't be as scared of HCT as we are, unless it's considerably above range, or if your experiencing negative symptoms, like elevated BP. </p><p></p><p>When my HCT was elevated, for instance, my blood pressure remained around 110/60, and I experienced no negative side effects that I was aware of. And even if BP was a little elevated, there are many other ways to get it down that are very effective, and fairly quick acting, that I would probably try first. Things like increasing potassium and supplementing with magnesium, and of course exercise will always be a good way to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, but probably won't work quite as quickly as the first two options. Obviously very high HCT is not good, but I would much rather have a slightly high HCT over a tanked ferritin level any day.</p><p></p><p>So long story short, before donating to lower HCT, I would definitely try reducing dosage, increasing potassium intake (supplementing with creme of tartar is a cheap and easy way to get a ton of extra potassium), supplementing with magnesium (increase the amount of magnesium until your BP comes down or until you reach bowel intolerance) and obviously everyone should be exercising regardless of high HCT or not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gman86, post: 112434, member: 15043"] Ya that's a common cycle I've seen people report. Lowering dosage is definitely a good option to get out of the cycle. Also, I think maybe we shouldn't be as scared of HCT as we are, unless it's considerably above range, or if your experiencing negative symptoms, like elevated BP. When my HCT was elevated, for instance, my blood pressure remained around 110/60, and I experienced no negative side effects that I was aware of. And even if BP was a little elevated, there are many other ways to get it down that are very effective, and fairly quick acting, that I would probably try first. Things like increasing potassium and supplementing with magnesium, and of course exercise will always be a good way to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, but probably won't work quite as quickly as the first two options. Obviously very high HCT is not good, but I would much rather have a slightly high HCT over a tanked ferritin level any day. So long story short, before donating to lower HCT, I would definitely try reducing dosage, increasing potassium intake (supplementing with creme of tartar is a cheap and easy way to get a ton of extra potassium), supplementing with magnesium (increase the amount of magnesium until your BP comes down or until you reach bowel intolerance) and obviously everyone should be exercising regardless of high HCT or not. [/QUOTE]
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