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Tecfidera Low platelets

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palmetto, FL

I have rrms. I am in a clinical trial with oral monomethyl fumarate. Can I donate blood? Whole blood? Platelets? Plasma?

May 6, 2017
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A MyMSTeam Member

I am on tecfidera and regularly donate blood. I was more anemic when I was on avonex

May 7, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

MS patients aren't allowed to donate blood according to blood bank.

May 9, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member do you donate whole blood. Double red blood cells or platelets?

May 7, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

Well I would ask the Doctor what you should about that your blood should be checked by the Doctor !!!

May 6, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

I seriously doubt u can donate blood, but you can always ask. I am always anemic, so I plan to keep what I have.

May 6, 2017

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