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    Did you have to Donate. ..

    I am asking if you had to donate blood while u was on cycle ? Any cycle or your first(just test)

    When I say have to, meaning your hemocrait (sp) is above normal range.

    Or is this based on the person ?

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    Based on blood work .

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    I cycled quite a few times before I felt the need to donate or had hematocrit levels high enough to warrant it. Granted the first few cycles were fairly mild. Once I started getting into more intense cycles then I realized donating should be done periodically. I also didn't know about the other health benefits of donating back then either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joco71 View Post
    Based on blood work .
    Thanks. I kinda figured it would be. I guess I was wondering can u do a test only cycle and not have to give blood? I just have read a lot lately with people having to. ... that is test with Hcg and an AI.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RangerDanger830 View Post
    I cycled quite a few times before I felt the need to donate or had hematocrit levels high enough to warrant it. Granted the first few cycles were fairly mild. Once I started getting into more intense cycles then I realized donating should be done periodically. I also didn't know about the other health benefits of donating back then either.
    Beat me to it. Thanks.

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    Hoping I want have to.

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    Well as long as you keep an eye on your bloodwork every few weeks and do not show symptoms of high hct between tests I wouldn't worry about it. It is not a must but there are good benefits to be had from donating and it really isn't difficult to do.

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    It doesn't matter what your taking just test or staking test is going to raise your rbc and it's a good idea for it to be part of your cycle just like your ai hcg your pct it's something you should be doing

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    Ok. During which week should I check into this?

    Can I just go to a blood drive place?

    After cycle when everything get back to normal. Will the rbc also drop back down? Gussing they will.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RangerDanger830 View Post
    Well as long as you keep an eye on your bloodwork every few weeks and do not show symptoms of high hct between tests I wouldn't worry about it. It is not a must but there are good benefits to be had from donating and it really isn't difficult to do.
    Thanks. Yea I think I have read some of your post before saying it was a good thing to do. Just never really had to or checked into it. Thanks again

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    Quote Originally Posted by frank13 View Post
    It doesn't matter what your taking just test or staking test is going to raise your rbc and it's a good idea for it to be part of your cycle just like your ai hcg your pct it's something you should be doing
    Thanks

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    Just make sure your mid-cycle bloodwork tests for hct and your post-cycle bloodwork does too, I usually do mine about 2 months after PCT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bodacious View Post
    I am asking if you had to donate blood while u was on cycle ? Any cycle or your first(just test)

    When I say have to, meaning your hemocrait (sp) is above normal range.

    Or is this based on the person ?

    I think its a good idea anytime. Good for your health and can save someones life.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bodacious View Post
    Ok. During which week should I check into this?

    Can I just go to a blood drive place?

    After cycle when everything get back to normal. Will the rbc also drop back down? Gussing they will.

    Go to a donation center I'd go sometime towards the end of your cycle week 8 to 10 Now I could be wrong but I was under the Impression your rbc could stay elevated up to 6 months or more after cycle if u don't take steps to lower it just a good habit to get into specially if you continue to cycle

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    Quote Originally Posted by frank13 View Post
    Go to a donation center I'd go sometime towards the end of your cycle week 8 to 10 Now I could be wrong but I was under the Impression your rbc could stay elevated up to 6 months or more after cycle if u don't take steps to lower it just a good habit to get into specially if you continue to cycle
    I know mine stays high for awhile, at least a few weeks after PCT. Never let it go much longer than that, especially not 6 months.

    Every cell in the human body has been replaced every 7-10 years so we can use that as our maximum limit

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    Good info !!

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    Ranger is there any down fall to donating health wise that is?

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    Ranger is there any downfall to donating ? Health wise that is. Thank you sir!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by frank13 View Post
    It doesn't matter what your taking just test or staking test is going to raise your rbc and it's a good idea for it to be part of your cycle just like your ai hcg your pct it's something you should be doing
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    May be wives tales but I always thought donate before, during and after cycle.

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    Kelkel is that you in your avatar?

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    So when you go and donate you just tell them hey I wanna donate blood. They know how much and all of that?

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    I think there is a standard protocol. So yes

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    Quote Originally Posted by frank13 View Post
    It doesn't matter what your taking just test or staking test is going to raise your rbc and it's a good idea for it to be part of your cycle just like your ai hcg your pct it's something you should be doing
    This ^^^^^

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bodacious View Post
    So when you go and donate you just tell them hey I wanna donate blood. They know how much and all of that?
    Yes just say you want to donate. Make sure to answer the questions correctly so they will let you donate. You really want to stay ahead of the game on this too because if you dont high hematocrit/hemoglobin can make you ineligible to donate as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2iron View Post
    Yes just say you want to donate. Make sure to answer the questions correctly so they will let you donate. You really want to stay ahead of the game on this too because if you dont high hematocrit/hemoglobin can make you ineligible to donate as well.
    If you answer the questions correctly they wont let you donate (if your on cycle)....

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    If you go to donate blood you can only donate every 56 days. If you donate double red blood cells you can only donate every 16 weeks. You should try to schedule a donation mid cycle and then again the appropriate time later.

    Also if you answer the question about drug use with a "yes" you will not be allowed to give blood. And if you rbc or hematocrit numbers are too high you will not be allowed to donate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joco71 View Post
    Kelkel is that you in your avatar?
    That's a map he had tattooed on his bicep to find his way home.

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    Give blood regularly. Wether you think you need to or not. The blood will be used to save lives and each donation can help as many as 3 people in need.
    Give often!

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    Quote Originally Posted by reporich View Post
    If you answer the questions correctly they wont let you donate (if your on cycle)....
    I said correctly not truthfully. Wow

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