I'm taking Coumadin. I have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus too.
2006-08-31 05:24:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anjali 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Nobody taking coumadin can donate blood. You'd bruise more easily, and they may not even be able to get you to stop bleeding. Sorry.
Of course, that doesn't mean you can't help in other ways! Most blood centers make use of volunteers to watch people after they donate, hand out cookies, and stuff. You can still be part of the process, if you want!
And good for you for even wanting to! ( :
2006-08-31 05:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 31⤊ 2⤋
Patients who have had blood clots in the veins or arteries will generally need to receive anti-clotting drugs such as Coumadin or heparin. If clotting is severe, aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory if you are taking coumadian you will not be able to donate blood.
2006-09-01 06:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Nope
taking a blood thinner is a No No for giving blood
2006-09-01 15:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
You can still donate, but tell them everything you have & are taking, & they will probably not use the blood. They will put a sicker on it so it is not used. It may go for research, or something, I am not sure.
2006-09-01 07:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
You can contact the Red Cross to be certain just in case they do need your blood for research. They may need it badly for that reason.
2006-09-01 07:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Consult an expert regarding this
2006-09-01 21:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
Talk with your local Red Cross or whoever runs your blood bank.
My guess is no.
2006-08-31 05:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
wats that??????.is that contagious then pls dont.. .. otherwise its fine consult the doctor if u want to donate blood instead of askin this quest on net. ( im sayin this nicely not rudely ;if u think so)
2006-09-01 19:15:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
No thanks. Blood transfusions are not for me. I would rather have an expander and let my own blood do the best it can. Too many chances of getting something worse than I had to start with.
2006-09-01 16:41:42 · answer #9 · answered by NANCY K 6 · 3⤊ 6⤋
um no u can't cuz blood is not good and u r probably taking medication and that just hurting the person that is receiving the blood
2006-09-01 16:21:21 · answer #10 · answered by bublez1727 1 · 2⤊ 6⤋