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Donating Blood/plasma

Are you still able to donate blood or plasma when you are on DMD?

posted almost 8 years ago

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My local Red Cross is ok with my using Avonex or Plegridy, so they are fine HERE. Still, you might ask before you donate.

posted about 7 years ago

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Thanks, everyone. Neuro confirmed yesterday - NO donating blood or plasma while I'm on Gilenya.

posted almost 8 years ago

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I have been told I cannot donate blood because of the MS.

posted almost 8 years ago

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I've been told not to give blood.

posted almost 8 years ago

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I have donated whole blood several times since being diagnosed. It was permitted by the Red Cross and I've had no issues afterward.

posted almost 8 years ago

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