Enbrel and blood donation

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1401877 tn?1288107639 I got really sick after I donation I fanted and turned blue also Throw up.
Avatar n tn I'm in the same vote. On enbrel and have developed hpv. Very tiny bumps if even noticeable at all, but its been spreading. Aldara only made my psoriasis and psa flare up. I guess the next thing is to stop enbrel till my hpv clears up? I am 29, male, non smoker. Enbrel is the only med I take.
422104 tn?1209763904 Doctor, I would like information related to Enbrel and MS. I used Enbrel for less than one year. I now have demylination of the cervical spinal cord, both optic nerves, plaques in my brain, numbness in leg and balance problems. I am now fifty eight. Symtoms started at age fifty six with numbness in leg and balance problems. I have been told it looks "MSish." Questions: now that the new symptom of, the optic nerves being demlinated, is it MS?
Avatar f tn You can always have someone that you trust with either universal or same blood type as you, do a directed donation. I have to have a c-section and my husband and I are the same blood type so he did a directed donation on my behalf. So if I need blood I get his. You have to ask the blood lab at the hospital for their suppliers phone number and inquire about it. They need a certain amount of time to test the blood an store it so it usually has to be at least a week ahead if time.
89592 tn?1391274422 Last week..one morning after waking, I went to the bathroom and noticed lots of blood in the toilet bowl...coming from the rectal area. It was pretty shocking since there seemed to be alot. It was bright red so I know its from the lower tract. The next BM, the same and then it cleared up with not a trace of blood and has been fine since. Since it bothered me so much, I decided to go to the ER. I had a COLONOSCOPY back in OCTOBER 2008. No polyps just inflammation found.
Avatar m tn one year of Enbrel injections. Although the Enbrel may have lessened the pain and progression. other side effects and basically an unwell feeling. dizziness. sinusitis. Pain in eyes. If this is as good as it gets. there must be something better. anyone else been here and found something better?
Avatar n tn ll be getting married this October and am curious to know if any woman out there have gotten pregnant and given birth while on Enbrel.
Avatar f tn I have had two shots of Humira, I constantly have sinus issues, pain pressure, teeth hurt and hedaches. I got them on enbrel and after 9 years it quit working, so tired remicade but after 4 infusions I had such a bad insus probelm I quit it also raised my blood pressrue a lot. I don't seem to be able to handle hard core antibidoics so I can take zpack, and it helps, but I always seem to be back on it alteast every two months.
Avatar m tn actually, I'm joking. Really when I get blood I'm pretty grateful that someone went out of their way to take the time to donate something I just can't make well on my own and I'm kind of in wonder that someone would care enough about someone they've never met to do that. People really don't understand how important blood and organ donation is sometimes unless they've been in a position to need one or the other.
Avatar m tn Hi Bud, and welcome! Sorry to hear that you've had a relapse. From what you've said, it sounds like you're pretty confident donating blood has had at least somewhat of an impact on your symptoms, and I would probably agree. However, there could have been other factors as well, such as the running/exercise. Maybe next time you should try 2 weeks of resting after donating blood, before running.
Avatar n tn Well it was unprotected oral and I'm a college student and he is a college student and I know the prevalence of STDs in my age group. It was two weeks ago I don't have any symptoms but I guess I'm just freaked out cause I know better! I'm A negative and try to donate whenever possible. So you think I should still donate?
Avatar f tn its wrong to purposely use blood donation for getting your status, what if you were truly positive and were neg at the time of donation., would it make you feel good to infect someone.
Avatar n tn Im getting married by the end of this year and someone advised me to stop donating blood as it can lead to irregular periods and problems in conceiving (this lady had similar problems and was advised by her gyn to stop blood donation). Is ths something which happens to a lot of women?
Avatar n tn I wouldn't bother bringing it up. I know their questions have a few about have you ever had sex with someone who has hiv and such but you've tested negative a few times now and they use the best blood testing for hiv out there so I wouldn't worry about it.
Avatar m tn The blood transfusion service tests donors for anemia before each blood donation. This test will exclude a thalassaemia carrier with mild anaemia. If you have anemia, then you cannot donate blood. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps.
Avatar m tn Since the discovery of occult hbv, that is HBsAg -ve but detectable hbvdna, blood donation services are more cautious if a donor is HBcAb positive, indicating a past hbv infection and therefore may potentially have occult hbv. The more advanced donation services will now screen donors using a nucleic acid test. Since we know many people have been exposed and recovered from HBV, a blanket rejection of everyone with positive HBcAb will significantly reduce the donor pool.
Avatar n tn I've been on Enbrel for almost 9 years. I've recently been developing tremors in my hands, cheeks (when I smile), and tongue. Talked to my rheumy. He doesn't think it's the Enbrel, but I am growing more concerned. They're not bad, but they do seem to be progressing.
Avatar f tn Answer the questionnaire at the blood bank truthfully to ascertain whether you can give blood or not. There is perhaps a sample questionnaire from your local blood transfusion service on the web.
Avatar f tn Has anyone else ever linked their POTS to blood loss or a donation? Prior to the donation I walked 4 miles every morning, was active, happy and healthy. This has been quite a blow...
1544019 tn?1318504526 m thinking (and feeling) that one shot would be okay. In fact, I would rather give myself an Enbrel shot than take prednisone (which is normally what they give pregnant women with RA if they need medication. But I LOATHE prednisone and it's side effects. However - they say it's "safe.") Enbrel has always been good to me and I think it would be okay to take right now.
Avatar f tn Yes, I will get retest again for sure coz I want to make sure it is not a false indication and I want to go back to donate blood. However, the donation center asked me to wait 6 months to get retest it.
Avatar f tn ve never had one before along with the blood donation is raising my doubt on my tests. I got two more tests at 90 and 97 days (negative) and I am meeting soon with a psychiatrist as I'm fully aware I need help with my anxiety. I hope you can answer this one last thing and you have my apologies for the anxiety-filled questions.
Avatar f tn I think it has to do with your blood pressure. The higher blood pressure and faster heart rate you have the faster the blood comes out.