A pos

I've been told a few times what it was...but I never, ever remember.

So, I dunno.

I have no idea. It's not important anyway.

O Neg

I don't know... I think it's AB - , but I'm not sure if I remember that correctly.

Kinda is an important thing to know, isn't it?

B pos .

Sweeny79 said:

Why would one have to know?

eikonoklastes said:

I guess in case you ever needed blood.

I don't know...just seems like something you should know, like your social security number.

Sweeny79 said:

I believe they can determine your blood type in a matter of seconds.

O+.

B+ unfortunatey

Sweeny79 said:

It is, especially if you're involved in a car accident or in an operation, and you need a blood transfusion.

O Negative.
The blood doner lady said that it was special because they can give it to babies.

OD Negative


I can help people!!

They always use my bloodtype in bloodtransfusions

psychodelicide said:

They find out very quickly, I dunno what mine is.
Plus you might think yours is one type when it's actually another, so they will still test it, imo.

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I did know but can't remember.

Must find out.

Mach ... AB negative



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The average adult has 10 to 12 pints of blood in their body;

Your one donation can save up to 3 lives!

No valid substitute for blood so when you need it the only place to get it is from other human beings;

Any day, these facts could mean the difference between life and death;

Every 3 sec, someone needs a blood transfusion, that's 16 people every minute, 960 every hour; 23,040 every day, or 8,409,600 every year;

You cannot get AIDS or any other disease by giving blood;

You can give whole blood every 56 days, single platelets every 48 hours, or a single plasma donation every 28 days.


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Type 0 You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealously and a tendency to be too competitive.

Type A You like harmony, peace and organization. You work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax.

Type B You're a rugged individualist, who's straight forward and like to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.

Type AB Cool and controlled, you're generally well liked and always put people at ease. You're a natural entertainer who's tactful and fair. But you're standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions.

A+

I try to give as often as I can.. I gave last week actually (must admit it had been a while).

I'm writing all this down in the hope that I'll discover a way to kil you all.

Blood Types

All blood donors are important, but if you are type O or AB, you are special because type O negative red blood cells and type AB plasma can be transfused to any patient. Your donations are VITAL - please donate as often as you can, every 56 days for red blood cells and every 28 days for plasma.

Having blood immediately available when it is needed may help save many lives





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About Iron
Iron is a constituent of the body's red blood cells (hemoglobin). Its function is to carry oxygen throughout the body. Hemoglobin level varies from day-to-day and is affected by the amount of fluid consumed, kinds of food eaten, shifts in body fluid, physical activity, temperature and humidity. If depletion of iron reserves occurs, the body cannot make hemoglobin, and the result is anemia.

Recommended Daily Requirements (RDA) for men is 10 mgs. The RDA for women is 18 mgs.

Our most common nutritional deficiency, vitamin or mineral, is iron. 75% of women ages 18 to 44 get only about half of their RDA of iron.

POSSIBLE REASONS FOR DEFICIENCIES

Dieting

Food intake is less, with less red meat consumption.
Blood Loss
Blood Loss

Menstruation, especially if the flow is heavy or prolonged;
Extensive oral surgery;
Peptic ulcers, colitis, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids.
Medications
Medications

Aspirin - regular use can irritate the stomach lining;
Antacids, especially in large amounts, block iron absorption.
Foods

The tannic acid in tea can reduce iron absorption by half;
Food additives such as phosphate found in baked goods, candy, beer, soft drinks, and ice cream reduce iron absorption;
EDTA, a food preservative found on almost every food label, reduces iron absorption;
Processed foods, such as breads and cereals, contain the wrong type of iron and are poorly absorbed by our bodies.
IRON SUPPLEMENTS

There are two kinds of iron in foods: heme iron, found in meats and readily absorbed, and nonheme iron, found in green vegetables, nuts, dry beans, raisins and other fruits.

This nonheme iron needs a boost to be absorbed, and that boost is either a heme source (meat, poultry or fish) or Vitamin C. One or the other should be included with every meal. The addition of 60 mgs of Vitamin C (such as a half a cup of orange juice) can triple iron absorption from the rest of the meal.

The Highest Source of Vitamin C
(75 mgs or more per serving)

Cantaloupe - 1/2 melon
Orange juice - 1 cup
Peppers, diced - 1/2 cup
Strawberries - 1 cup
Grapefruit juice - 1 cup
Good Source of Vitamin C
(25-75 mgs per serving)

Cabbage - 1/2 cup
Tomato - large
Tomato juice - 1 cup
Sweet potato - 1
Baked potato -1
Baked broccoli, chopped, cooked - 1/2 cup
Cauliflower, cooked - 1/2 cup
Spinach, cooked - 1/2 cup
Over-absorption of iron from food is not a common event. The amount absorbed depends on what is already stored in the body. If reserves are low, the body will absorb more: if reserves are adequate, the body will absorb less.

If one chooses to take an iron supplement, be sure the label reads "ferrous iron." Any iron pills are not as effective as iron existing in food; for instance, two tablets of ferrous gluconate contain 70 mgs of iron, of which only 25 mgs will be absorbed by the body.

Mach said:

cool, thanks Mach...pretty interesting.

Red and liquidy

Mach said:

on my donor card its says i am "O rhD Negative"

muirdo said:

Me too We are special!