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    Hematocrit Question

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    After donating blood when Hematocrit levels are bit high, does one as a person feel better?
    And are headaches symptoms of high levels of hematocrit?

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    yes and yes
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    Quote Originally Posted by bass
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    Quote Originally Posted by bass
    yes and yes
    Is it a sense of well being?
    Does it help for better blood flow in regards to erections etc... ?

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    My girl was high and donated and says she felt no difference. I donated as well and felt no difference. Guess it depends on how high you are? I was at the upper level where as my girls blood work was flagged as high.
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    I tend to feel better after donating. Psychological? Who knows. I just know what works for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FRDave
    My girl was high and donated and says she felt no difference. I donated as well and felt no difference. Guess it depends on how high you are? I was at the upper level where as my girls blood work was flagged as high.
    Sorry to ask you this...
    Does this help with better circulation in regards to erection due to maybe better blood flow ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    Sorry to ask you this...
    Does this help with better circulation in regards to erection due to maybe better blood flow ?

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    I don't think so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76
    Sorry to ask you this... Does this help with better circulation in regards to erection due to maybe better blood flow ? Sent from my iPad using Forum

    Not sure. I take 10mg cialis daily and have random erections all day lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FRDave
    Not sure. I take 10mg cialis daily and have random erections all day lol.
    Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by FRDave
    Not sure. I take 10mg cialis daily and have random erections all day lol.
    Speaking of Cialis....
    Can a 20 mg Cialis be cut in four pieces to convert it to 5 mg.
    Would it be effective

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    Everyone has already answered, but I'll join in....

    Two months ago I found out my hct was 54.5. Doc said nothing, but thanks to the guys here, I knew what to do. I donated, dropped my t dose down. Felt the same. Monday, I went to donate again. My hct went down to 47. So, after this donation it must be down even moreThis time I feel extremely better than I had. Bp down and just feel better. I was getting out of breath during workouts. Did legs today and felt great...not out if breath or heart beating super fast. Sorry for the loooong response.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rusty11
    Everyone has already answered, but I'll join in.... Two months ago I found out my hct was 54.5. Doc said nothing, but thanks to the guys here, I knew what to do. I donated, dropped my t dose down. Felt the same. Monday, I went to donate again. My hct went down to 47. So, after this donation it must be down even moreThis time I feel extremely better than I had. Bp down and just feel better. I was getting out of breath during workouts. Did legs today and felt great...not out if breath or heart beating super fast. Sorry for the loooong response.
    No worries Rusty, thanks for chiming in!
    Your response is apreciated!!
    Glad to hear its going well for you!

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    Well Gentelman!
    To inform that I just donated blood.
    It was 450 ml equal to a pint!
    Let see how it goes.
    Other that that, I feel somehow refreshed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76
    Speaking of Cialis.... Can a 20 mg Cialis be cut in four pieces to convert it to 5 mg. Would it be effective Sent from my iPhone using Forum
    Depending on the pill, it should easily be able to cut in four. 5-10mg daily works great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    I feel somehow refreshed!
    that's the idea!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bass View Post
    that's the idea!
    Yes. "Refreshed" is the perfect word and exactly how I feel.
    Glad you donated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rusty11
    Yes. "Refreshed" is the perfect word and exactly how I feel. Glad you donated.
    Yes Refreshed is the Word!
    Glad you donated as well !!

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    A few day have gone by and I must say I have been feeling well !
    Before I would have disturbing headaches during workouts, however, after blood donation i must say it has subsided considerably!
    Definitely donating blood makes the body good!
    Just wanted to report!

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    Good to hear bud...glad all is going well!
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    Awesome to hear that. My bp is definitely down a bit. I'll be going every two months for sure. However, I will make sure I get a different tech to take it. 5 days later and I still have a hole and a bruise. First time I did it, nothing at all like this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    A few day have gone by and I must say I have been feeling well !
    Before I would have disturbing headaches during workouts, however, after blood donation i must say it has subsided considerably!
    Definitely donating blood makes the body good!
    Just wanted to report!

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    good to hear. you got nothing to loose, but allot to gain. good health and helping others.
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    Its been about a month since I donated Blood and I must say I have felt really good!! Until Now I have noticed I am getting a pressure like Headache while working out.... I want to donate blood again to keep Hematocrit levels stable!
    I am also going to lower the TRT dose...
    Is it safe to donate a pint of blood after a month after 4 weeks since I lastly donated?

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    Where exactly on the head is the headache located? I've been getting headaches at the base of my skull, but think that they're mostly tension related.
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    Quote Originally Posted by vmons01
    Where exactly on the head is the headache located? I've been getting headaches at the base of my skull, but think that they're mostly tension related.
    Its more of a pressure like feeling!
    Its almost all around!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    Its been about a month since I donated Blood and I must say I have felt really good!! Until Now I have noticed I am getting a pressure like Headache while working out.... I want to donate blood again to keep Hematocrit levels stable!
    I am also going to lower the TRT dose...
    Is it safe to donate a pint of blood after a month after 4 weeks since I lastly donated?

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    Those headaches could be the result of working out the Trapezius too much. Radiates up the neck and into the back of the head.
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    I don't want to hijack this thread, but thanks Sox, great point! I've been hitting the gym and crossfit a little too hard lately and crushing my back. And thanks Pimpin re: the general pressure feeling!
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    Quote Originally Posted by vmons01
    I don't want to hijack this thread, but thanks Sox, great point! I've been hitting the gym and crossfit a little too hard lately and crushing my back. And thanks Pimpin re: the general pressure feeling!
    Yep Bro!! I have been hitting Crossfit Hard lately as well!! Getting ready for the open in Latin America!!
    I had that feeling yesterday when I was doing Wall Balls. After that, I was taking Ibuprofen all day.....

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    Could it be Hematocrit levels have rised??
    When I donated blood I felt awesome until now...
    I am thinking of donating blood here in a few minutes...
    Is it bad to donate another pint of Blood in a time span of 4 weeks?
    Thanks in advance

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    Could it be Hematocrit levels have rised??
    When I donated blood I felt awesome until now...
    I am thinking of donating blood here in a few minutes...
    Is it bad to donate another pint of Blood in a time span of 4 weeks?
    Thanks in advance

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    Red Cross won't allow you to donate before two months have passed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Sox
    Red Cross won't allow you to donate before two months have passed.
    How about if I self Draw?
    Would it be bad for my health if I draw some blood??

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    I purchased this ....

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    You'll be fine. Just have someone help you to be safe while self drawing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    I purchased this ....

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    I'd advise that it's best to wait for you lab results to see what your hematocrit is. Otherwise, you may be doing more harm than good. Err on the side of caution.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FRDave
    You'll be fine. Just have someone help you to be safe while self drawing.
    Just got done!! A doctor close by my job helped me out!!
    I got 400 ml drawn out!!

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    As a matter of fact, the Doc ofered to do BW after drawing blood.
    Within 15 minutes , while waiting i got my result!
    Hematocrit level after blood draw is at 44.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigPimpin76 View Post
    I purchased this ....

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    Where did you source that from?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 38onTRT
    Where did you source that from?
    I live in Guatemala Central America!
    Here you can buy just about anything OTC. Guess how much?
    USD 2.50
    Heck of a deal

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    I have had to do more therapeutic draws as my hematocrit is still high. But you're right, I feel better after each one. Got two left over the next two weeks.
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