When I give whole blood, if I get up too soon, I nearly pass out too. I have to stay lying down for 10-15 minutes after finishing to prevent this. Also, drink lots of fluids; I've heard that fluid loss is really what makes you woozy.
That's why I like to donate platelets -- no fluid loss. I've never felt ill after a platelet donation.
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Date: 2004-08-10 10:54 am (UTC)That's why I like to donate platelets -- no fluid loss. I've never felt ill after a platelet donation.