Just got back from the Red Cross

[555_____]

wait you can give blood while on gear? I always thought they wouldnt ever use the blood. and how did you get a workout in after losing a pint (i think thats how much they take) of blood? id faint! on another note in high school we used to donate blood when the red cross would come in, and go have a party after school its amazing how little it takes you to get drunk when you lost some blood yes i know we were stupid

Yes, as long as you don't tell them you are using.

Self injecting is a big issue as well, in the UK you cant donate for 4 months after having acupuncture in a none NHS facility.

 

[Wheyson]

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS COUNTRY??!!!
I got high BP, and though I could ease it up a bit doing regular blood-donations (platele-donations each week). Also, getting to know my hematocrite-value as well as reducing my plateles, would also ease my mind about chances of blood-clots due to high BP. So I finally got an appointment at the clinic. Filled in the form, talked with the nurse...... KABOOMMMM!!!!
I got one blood-transfusion 2decades ago when I underwent surgery.... and now 2decades later "not applicable as blood-donor".

Really? That just seems weird!!!!
Now I got to book a appointment with the GP and see what he can do about the high BP. But I wouldnt be surprised if it all goes out the crapper.

 

[Mprtz]

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS COUNTRY??!!!
I got high BP, and though I could ease it up a bit doing regular blood-donations (platele-donations each week). Also, getting to know my hematocrite-value as well as reducing my plateles, would also ease my mind about chances of blood-clots due to high BP. So I finally got an appointment at the clinic. Filled in the form, talked with the nurse...... KABOOMMMM!!!!
I got one blood-transfusion 2decades ago when I underwent surgery.... and now 2decades later "not applicable as blood-donor".

Really? That just seems weird!!!!
Now I got to book a appointment with the GP and see what he can do about the high BP. But I wouldnt be surprised if it all goes out the crapper.

Sucks to be deferred. I didn't know blood transfusions were such an issue (never had one). You might just have to get a prescription for therapeutic phlebotomy from your GP if your HCT is high. From what I understand, there is no simple relationship between blood pressure and HCT, nor have I heard a high platelet count being a risk factor for thrombosis. If you get the script for phlebotomy, the process is almost the same, but they will dispose the blood and may charge you (or your insurer) a fee.

 

[SilverBackGorilla]

Why can't you donate if you use propecia or finastaride?

 

[halfwit]

Why can't you donate if you use propecia or finastaride?

They can transfer to the patient and may have adverse reactions with children. At least that's what I got from the literature they have you read every time you go in.

 

[Black Beard]

Finasteride stunts penis growth in boys.

 

[halfwit]

Finasteride stunts penis growth in boys.

Given that it can cause hypogonadism, I believe it.

 

[Black Beard]

This is 100% my opinion with not much scientific backing other than the fact that finasteride inhibits 5-alpha reductase and sharply reduces DHT, the major androgen responsible for penile growth. I mostly meant it as a joke but that stuff is scary.

 

[halfwit]

This is 100% my opinion with not much scientific backing other than the fact that finasteride inhibits 5-alpha reductase and sharply reduces DHT, the major androgen responsible for penile growth. I mostly meant it as a joke but that stuff is scary.

You were actually right haha. There are a few case studies out there showing that it can seriously alter the HPTA, causing a permanent shut down of natural testosterone and its derivatives. I'd rep you, but it's on cooooldown still! D'oh!

 

[Black Beard]

Hehe, it's the though that counts, i already feel repped


Finasteride is what i would put in my worst enemy's drink when he's not looking.

 

[Wheyson]

ahhha... not I get it why u always are promoting DHT with a big smile.

 

[Black Beard]

ahhha... not I get it why u always are promoting DHT with a big smile.

It made my pee pee big and i grow a nice beard and for that i am grateful. I worship the temple of DHT, but if it touches the hair on my head i quit!

 

[Ocean Rhino]

It's a bit of a bump, but can't overemphasize this one as well. timing wasn't right at the beginning of current cycle, so I am 8 weeks in (past 4 weeks of Tbol) 600 Test C and 4 weeks into 8 weeks of 400 Tren E. Even though I felt fine, my hematocrit was 18 and BP was a crazy ass 160/96 (I am normally 120/60~).

Have a calendar reminder to get my ass back in there 56 days from now, and every 8 weeks after. Like I said, I felt fine, but my thick ass blood was no doubt messing with my circulatory system.

Some of the weird questions I didn't expect were "Have you spent more than 5 years in Europe from 1980-1996" Had to dodge past that one, because I lived overseas for quite a while back then. They ask a bunch of shit about HIV/Syphillis (thanks for bringing that one back porn industry) etc. Even with my high BP and hematocrit, I sailed on through, got my movie tickets and tee shirt and feel even better than before.

Do it gents, you might "feel fine" but your innards are working harder than they need to.