Can donating plasma cause MS?
When you donate plasma or whole blood, you also lose iron. People with low iron may not be allowed to donate. Low blood iron levels and fatigue are symptoms of MS. Some people have been diagnosed with MS after regular blood donations.
What causes you not to be able to donate plasma?
People can’t donate if they have or had tuberculosis, heart disease (and currently taking medication for it), sickle cell anemia, certain types of cancer, or malaria (contracted in the past three years or travelled to an endemic area in the past year).
Can I donate plasma if I have STD?
If you contracted syphilis or gonorrhea, wait three months following completion of your treatment to donate blood. If you have chlamydia, HPV, or genital herpes, you can still donate blood if you meet the other eligibility requirements.
Should I be nervous to donate plasma?
It is normal to feel nervous when you come along to donate – particularly if this is your first time. Our friendly and helpful staff will put you at ease straightaway. Distraction is key. You could bring a book to read or listen to some music while you donate.
Can I donate blood having MS?
MS does not create any specific safety issues for your own health when it comes to donating blood. And donating blood does not make MS worse. Additionally, if you are having an MS exacerbation, donating blood can make you feel worse and can make it harder for you to recover.
Can I give blood with MS?
People with MS can be considered as organ donors. We don’t yet know exactly what triggers MS in a person, so the National Blood Service avoids donations from people with MS, as there may be something in your blood that could set off the condition in someone else.
Can I donate blood if I have a tattoo?
Most people can donate blood immediately after getting inked, as long as the tattoo was applied at a state-regulated entity that uses sterile needles and ink that is not reused.
Can MS patients donate stem cells?
Although people with multiple sclerosis can’t give blood or donate bone marrow, the donation of organs is allowed.
Can you donate plasma if you have an autoimmune disease?
Having an autoimmune disease or taking biologic medications does not automatically make you ineligible to donate. If you are interested in donating but have questions or concerns about your health, contact your healthcare provider.