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A member asked:

Is there a good way for me to re-balance my weight lifting and cardio after donating blood?

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You're fine: Drink plenty of water, and don't work your biceps for 24 hours until the needlestick site has stabilized.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 12/20/2013

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Some one said it's not good to donate or give blood for test in the night. Is this correct?

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Good day. I am a 35 year old lady. I donate blood every 2nd month. This month however my HB was 9.1. Should I go see a dr or just drink iron supplemen?

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My daughter is 22,weight 54,se donate blood in June 2019,on that day she faint en from there on until yesterday it happens 5 times.They test her blood her iron is normal,her bloodpressure is normal .Dont no what to test next.

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I am wondering what healthy foods must i eat to gain enough weight to donate blood?

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How long I have to wait to donate blood again(i can't wait long)and can I start weight training immediately?

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