How do you feel after you give platelets?

Most donors feel fine after donating blood or platelets, but a small number of people may experience an upset stomach, feel faint or dizzy, or have bruising, redness or pain where the needle was inserted. It’s helpful to drink extra fluids for 48 hours following your donation.

Why do I feel so bad after donating platelets?

People may feel fatigued or experience some dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea after donating blood. This is because of the temporary lowering of blood pressure. If a person feels faint, they can sit down and put their head between the knees so that it is lower than the heart.

Is donating platelets better than whole blood?

It has also been shown that apheresis platelet donations are safer for the patient than whole-blood derived ones. It is for these reasons that SBC only collects platelets by apheresis.

How the donation of platelets differs from the donation of whole blood?

Platelet Donation A single donation of platelets can yield several transfusable units, whereas it takes about five whole blood donations to make up a single transfusable unit of platelets. Platelets are collected at Red Cross donation centers only, and are not collected at blood drives.

Does donating platelets and plasma make you tired?

Will it make me feel sleepy? Most people say they only feel a slight pinch of the needle at the start of the donation. Because platelet donors get their oxygen-carrying red cells back, donors report feeling less tired than after giving blood.

Why do lips tingle when donating platelets?

Nothing long-term, but you might feel some tingling on the day. It’s because we use an anticoagulant called citrate. It helps us return your red cells to you, and makes sure everything goes smoothly, but it can also cause a temporary drop in the level of calcium and magnesium in your blood during donation.

Are you tired after donating platelets?

Does donating platelets make you dizzy?

The loss of fluid can lead to dehydration and cause some people to feel lightheaded during and after the donation. This reaction is common and usually mild.

How many calories do you burn donating platelets?

However, researchers at the University of California, San Diego have found that you can lose up to 650 calories per pint of blood donated.

Does donating platelets make you gain weight?

Fact: Blood donation does not cause weight gain. In fact, the process your body undergoes to replace the blood or plasma that you donate actually burns additional calories.

How painful is donating platelets?

Does donating platelets hurt? Will it make me feel sleepy? Most people say they only feel a slight pinch of the needle at the start of the donation. Because platelet donors get their oxygen-carrying red cells back, donors report feeling less tired than after giving blood.

How does plasma donation make you feel?

Because plasma contains a lot of water, donating plasma means removing some water from your body, which can cause mild dehydration resulting in a feeling of dizziness or lightheadedness. Fatigue. If you experience dehydration or electrolyte imbalances, you may also feel tired. Bruising or discomfort.

What happens to your body when you donate platelets?

Because you’re getting fluids and red cells back after donating platelets, some donors say they feel less sluggish afterwards. Many donors say platelet donation is their ‘me time’ to unwind from the daily stresses of life while helping save lives.

Can you donate platelets and blood at the same time?

Yes, if you have type AB blood and your local American Red Cross Donation Center does not currently offer plasma-only donations, platelet donation is your next best option. You can give a platelet and plasma donation at the same time. Only 4\% of the U.S. population has type AB blood, which makes it extremely rare.

What should I avoid before and after donating platelets?

Anyone who plans to donate platelets should avoid taking aspirin for 2 days before the donation. Slight fatigue is normal after a blood donation, and some people experience this more than others.

How do I make an appointment to donate platelets?

You need an appointment to donate platelets. Schedule online, through the free Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. RapidPass ® can speed up your appointment by letting you start the blood donation process no matter where you are by using your mobile device or a desktop computer.