2006-08-13 23:32:56 · 38 answers · asked by Spook 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
In britain the abundance of AB- blood is about 3% making it very rare. AB- means that you have blood type AB and are Rhesus Negative. You are known as the universal recipient - you can receive Rhesus negative blood from A, B and O blood groups. Although it is rare to have this blood group, it wont cause you major problems in a life threatening operation.
Giving blood is a personal decision, but I have given blood all my life (except when pregnant) and would say that it is painless and takes about half an hour of your time. You have 9 pints circulating around you, and the Blood Transfusion Service will relieve you of only one pint - and give you a cup of tea and a biscuit! Refrain from hard physical activity for a day or so to allow your body to replace the lost blood cells and then you're back to normal.
I do it because one day I or my family and friends may need blood, and if we rely on everyone else to do it, there might not be enough to go round.
2006-08-14 07:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the end of the day you can decide for yourself. BUT think about what would happen if YOU needed a blood transfusion. Without blood donors, there would be more deaths and, as you have a rare blood group, it is vital the stocks of blood are maintained.
I've been donating blood for 26 years and have never had a bad experience. If you're afraid to give blood, go and tell them you're nervous, they're very understanding and will make it as easy as possible for you.
Tell your girlfriend to stop nagging though!
2006-08-13 23:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by The Findleys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should not nag you about anything. There is always a small amount of risk when donating blood.
I have, however, seen a report that there may be a benefit for men to donate blood. Iron builds up, and may be a cause of health problems in later life. Donating blood regularly helps to get rid of some iron and lessen the risk of health problems down the road.
Since you have a rare blood type, consider making it known to your local blood bank. If a dire emergency comes up, they can then call on you for help. I am a firm believer that, as Jesus said: "It is more blessed to give than receive." You might be helping yourself and you would certainly be helping someone who needs the help.
2006-08-13 23:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, i say dont do it if you dont want to, but she probabley is right as if you have a rare blood type, people may die if their needed a blood transfusion and there is no right type of blood. You may also benefit from it as not saying it will happen and i hope it never will, but if you ever need to have a blood transfusion for whatever reason, someone would of had to give blood that is the same as your for you to live and if no one else give blood of your rare type you may die.So it probably would be best to. But if you dont like needle or have your own reasons then she cant really force you in to it.
2006-08-14 07:23:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's a good deed. Besides, as the blood is rare... you may need to have some blood restored at some point - and if you donate blood, there may be just that one bank of blood available...
But, in the end, it's your body, your blood - she may nag, but she cannot force you to do it. The decision is all up to you.
2006-08-13 23:37:26 · answer #5 · answered by AlphaOne_ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good and generous thing to donate blood regardless but it is up to the individual. I have A negative blood but have been told that rare blood is not needed as often. O being a universal blood is the most required. It is really your own personal discussion.
2006-08-13 23:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by dogloverdi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AB Negative Blood Type
Persons with AB Negative Type Blood can recieve the following types of blood:
A Negative
B Negative
O Negative
AB Negative
AB Negative type blood can be safely given to persons with blood types:
AB Positive
AB Negative
2006-08-13 23:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking whether the nagging is right or the donation?
Yup, you blood is indeed precious to the hospital. Imagine during an accident a casualty is brought to the Hospital and on him the paramedics found no identity documents to determine his blood group. He is sent to the hospital and is bleeding profusely.
There comes your bolld, the universal donor blood, which could be used by anyone and there, YOU indirectly saved him...
Hope this touches you!
2006-08-13 23:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by biomedical_undergrad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she is right.
I give blood occasionally (O-), but once someone came around the office asking if anyone had your blood type, no-one did.
They had been contacting everyone they could think of.
His mate's girlfriend died the next day, she was in a car accident.
This happens to people with your blood type, that means you as well, your blood might just go back into you.
2006-08-13 23:43:44 · answer #9 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rare or Not, Giving blood is always Good, as you are saving someones life
2006-08-13 23:41:18 · answer #10 · answered by Foxey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋