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Can people with an autoimmune disease like MS donate blood?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Manchester, IA
January 28, 2023
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A MyMSTeam Member

Nope I couldn't even give blood

January 28, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

That's is what I thought
Thanks

January 28, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

My understanding is that organs can be donated because they can track them and explain possible risks to the recipient, but blood can't be treated the same way. So, no. Call the Red Cross to make sure.

January 28, 2023 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

Thanks

January 28, 2023

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