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Old 06-25-2012, 03:54 PM   #1
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unable to donate blood

i am a 49 year old male ,average weight ,good blood pressure, active. i have been donating blood for about 25 years and until recently have never been turned away because of low hemoglobin values. the last 3 out of 4 attempts i have been turned away, i try about every 2 months to give. today my level was at its lowest ,at 10 g/dl. i eat a normal diet including red meat ,all fruits, raisens, beans, breads, cereals, dairy products. i do drink about 12 ounces of coffee per day but drink at least one to two quarts of water after. i take an A to Z multivitamin daily which includes 18 mg of iron. i do not have a complete blood test available now to show you. i do feel a certain amount of fatigue. at what point should i make my doctor aware of my lowering hemoglobin level ? thanks paul

 
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Old 06-25-2012, 04:01 PM   #2
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Re: unable to donate blood

I was put iron when my count was 10.8 and told I was anaemic. I would let your doctor know now and see what he suggests.
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Old 06-27-2012, 02:18 PM   #3
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Re: unable to donate blood

I think that you should make an appointment now as it's a lot less common for a man to have low iron.

 
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I agree with everyone else. The sooner the better!

 
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Old 06-27-2012, 06:06 PM   #5
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Re: unable to donate blood

thanks for the responses , i called my doctor and went for bloodwork yesterday , they also referred me for a colonoscopy, i will try to keep you posted

 
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Yes keep us posted on how things are going for you. Wishing you the best results!

 
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