Gave blood, Feel great

[old cajun]

Its hard to believe the difference I feel since I gave blood. Thanks, I feel great.

[Lifted1]

glad to hear! how high was your crit and what were your symptoms?

[old cajun]

My crit was54.7 --38.5 to 54. When I gave blood the nurse told me my iron was really high. Symptoms were tiredness, just not feeling good. Since I gave blood my energy levels rose. My cholesterol was 99. Its one year Ihave been on TRT.

[ppwc1985]

Hate to brake it to you IMO you need two more draws.Normal in a healthy male is somewhere 44.to46%...3% a draw...

that's not always the case because mine went from 51 to 45 on my last draw which I do myself. I think it differs in different individuals.

[old cajun]

I know I need more draws from what the veterans say on here. Im trying to find another bloodbank in my area. If I have to wait two months will I be back at square one?

[Beethoven]

that's not always the case because mine went from 51 to 45 on my last draw which I do myself. I think it differs in different individuals.

Wow I have never heard of that. When I've had my blood draws, the phlebotomist have told me that usually it only drops 1 to 2 points.

[Beethoven]

I know I need more draws from what the veterans say on here. Im trying to find another bloodbank in my area. If I have to wait two months will I be back at square one?

Get your Dr to give you a theraputic blood draw script for multiple draws in a month and you'll be gtg. The down side is though you'll need a script from there on out.

[ppwc1985]

Wow I have never heard of that. When I've had my blood draws, the phlebotomist have told me that usually it only drops 1 to 2 points.

I was surprised too. I have checked it when I didn't even give blood and had lower readings after a higher reading. IMO there are a lot factors when it comes to hemacrit. Idk what they are, lol. Maybe hydration?

[Bonaparte]

The 1-2 points is your hemoglobin. Most males run in the 14-15 range. You multiply that number x3 and thats your hematocrit. Not perfect but close. This is were i went wrong on this .I have been on TRT for over 6 years.My blood got so thick in the 60% and over range.The way i have been told to keep my numbers in the 45% range then donate at the 48-50% mark. As you get older its best to keep your blood to the thin side..Thats what all the DRs have told me..

Correct. And the amount that your numbers decrease will depend on your total blood volume, which is largely dictated by your weight.
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[old cajun]

Will donating every two months get me to where im suppose to be? Or do I need to do it more often?

[Bonaparte]

Wow I have never heard of that. When I've had my blood draws, the phlebotomist have told me that usually it only drops 1 to 2 points.

If you weigh 180 and have a normal amount of blood (around 6 L), each pint donated should drop your hematocrit by around 4%.

[old cajun]

Do you get anywhere giving every two months. Or you are back at square one. From what Im getting its the high RBC and iron that's making me feel like sh#t. Would I have to give more often. Thanks

[bigt405]

I have giving almost every thirty days since my crit got up to 56......it is ever so slowly going down but it is better than having to come off trt. I think every two months might not be enough,but everyone is different.

[old cajun]

Thanks, I will try to find another place to give blood.

[ppwc1985]

If you weigh 180 and have a normal amount of blood (around 6 L), each pint donated should drop your hematocrit by around 4%.

Maybe I took out to much because I'm up to 264( 18% bf). I took out 500 cc.

[old cajun]

Bigt405,When you give blood do you feel better. Like great

[Bonaparte]

Maybe I took out to much because I'm up to 264( 18% bf). I took out 500 cc.

How do you figure?
A pint is 473 ml.
And you're huge.