Blood clot in arm during blood donation

[Guest guest]

First, they had a problem finding the vein. This isnt unusual for me. Then the

blood started coming out slowly. Then it clotted.

Could it have clotted from something they did or is my blood thick? I'm 52, and

this hasnt happened before.

Thanks for your input

[Guest guest]

To dog lover,

sounds pretty much as if you need more answers..which I would waste no time in

doing...

I am not a medical person,but I have 2 sons wirh " too much blood " and they

donate ...I do not remember if " thickness " was an issue,but I would start with a

bunch of questions..

 

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doglover894 <doglover894

 

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 5:49:39 AM

Blood clot in arm during blood donation

 

 

 

 

 

First, they had a problem finding the vein. This isnt unusual for me. Then the

blood started coming out slowly. Then it clotted.

Could it have clotted from something they did or is my blood thick? I'm 52, and

this hasnt happened before.

Thanks for your input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Mine did the same thing the last time I tried to have my blood drawn at the Drs

office. It was weird. I thought the nurse had done something wrong. I was quite

paranoid for about a week. I even took pictures as the area formed a lump and a

rash. I bruised but am fine now. It's been over two weeks. I ended up going to a

real lab where I know the person who draws blood and know that she is fast and

effecient. She used the other arm. That went smoothly.

 

--- On Wed, 7/8/09, doglover894 <doglover894 wrote:

 

 

doglover894 <doglover894

Blood clot in arm during blood donation

 

Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 8:49 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First, they had a problem finding the vein. This isnt unusual for me. Then the

blood started coming out slowly. Then it clotted.

Could it have clotted from something they did or is my blood thick? I'm 52, and

this hasnt happened before.

Thanks for your input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

When one of my sons began donating, the first time took too long, like his blood

was thick/slow. I'm not sure they got a pint. Anyway, they suggested he drink

some water for at least a couple days before he knew he was giving, and that's

worked well for him. (He was really concerned about " thick blood " after the

first time.)

 

Just a thought,

Chris in NC

 

, " doglover894 " <doglover894

wrote:

>

> First, they had a problem finding the vein. This isnt unusual for me. Then

the blood started coming out slowly. Then it clotted.

> Could it have clotted from something they did or is my blood thick? I'm 52,

and this hasnt happened before.

> Thanks for your input

>