Nausea after giving blood
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Hello I‘m going straight to the point because I can’t manage an introduction, sorry.
Tuesday, 29th of Jan. at approx. 7:30 in the evening I donated blood for the first time. I‘m relatively small being just 1.50m (5‘0) and 50 kilos (110 pounds).
I lost the 500 ml of blood in 3 (instead of 10) min. After donating from my right arm, my right hand was numb and tingly. This lasted for the next several hours. Right after the donation I was fine. I ate and drank but now, 30 hours later, I‘m miserable. I have headaches that come and go but the nausea and lightheadedness are constant and keep me on edge, feeling like I’m going to be sick any second. I cannot sleep for a longer than 30 min.
On the day that I gave blood I drank just enough and ate a good meal. Has anyone an idea what’s happening? My bloodpressure was 110 to 70 and I'm not anemic.
I would be glad if someone had an idea or similar experiences and would like to share it with me. Thank you for your help and have a nice day.
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Marina_Dee Light18
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You may need to drink more than you usually do until you have made up the loss. Try adding a pinch of salt to one glass of fruit juice as well as your electrolytes may be slightly upset. Lay down with your feet raised above your head when you can. If this continues call your GP for some advice. If it suddenly worsens then call 111 or if you are feeling very faint call 999. I think this will pass quite quickly though as long as you keep those fluids topped up..
AlexandriaGizmo Light18
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As the other person said you need mire fluids, it takes 48 to replenish plasma and a couple of weeks to replace heamaglobin and its not unusual to feel a bit wierd for a few days, eat well plenty of protein and rest, your body will feel better next time you do it because it does get easier.
Well done you for doing it, many more should as this time of year more is needed.