Embarrassed - Fainted 4 times while trying to give blood

[secretary]

We were asked at work to give blood during our annual blood drive. So I went today and tried. I fainted 4 times as they tried to stick me. They finally gave up and carried me to the car. How embarrassing?

Anyone else faint when you give blood?????

[A2JGirl]

I haven't ever fainted, but the last time I gave blood I almost fainted and I puked all over everything.

Turns out I was expecting our first child and I didn't know it yet.

[TW]

Only if it is a large, ill tempered individual using their fist to extract my blood.


TW

[oletimer]

A2JGirl

I haven't ever fainted, but the last time I gave blood I almost fainted and I puked all over everything.

Turns out I was expecting our first child and I didn't know it yet.

You don't have to be execting and not even a female. Some of us men have that problem. Have given several times, but the last time I did what you did. At the time didn't care what they thought. they were so nice. Come to think of it it was at the Peerless Rd church in Cleveland, Tn..

Don't let it bother you, may want to get a check up though.

[Tracy]

You may have something called vasal vagal reaction. I have this, and have had it since I was about 16 years old. If you have this, then your body reacts to invasive procedures with a sudden drop in blood pressure. I also shake very badly with it.

It is a bit difficult to live with--coming out of surgery is especially hard. I have to take valium to have a tooth filled or stitches put in. When I have blood taken I have to warn the nurse that I may pass out. Just having a little place taken off my face or dye run through me for a catscan leaves me shaking on the table. When my symptoms are mild, I just feel light-headed when it happens.

Even though I can't control it, it is still embarrassing.

By the way--I don't EVEN try to give blood. I know better. ha ha.

Ask your doctor about this syndrome. He can help you understand it better.

Blessings,
Tracy