Joined: 11 May 2005 Posts: 5 Location: San Luis Obispo
Why Can't People With Lupus Donate Blood? Posted: 06-07-05 17:23pm
Once my doctor diagnosed me with lupus, he
said that I will no longer be able to
donate blood. I have searched the
internet for the actual reason that people
with lupus can't donate but can't seem to
find an explanation. Since it is not
contagious and can't be passed from one
person to the next... It is confusing.
Does anyone know the actual reason or
explanation? Just curious... Thanks!
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sandyallen
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Posted: 06-07-05 19:06pm
Hi there! It is just the type of disease
that it is! Be thankful that it cannot
be! Wouldn't it be great if aids could
not be passed on, among other things.
Sincerely,
sandy
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Mighty Oak
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 7 Location: Arizona
Posted: 06-17-05 17:04pm
I was told the same thing. Also, my aunt
used to donate regularly. After awhile,
the blood bank called and said, "you have
some strange antibodies in your blood...
We'd prefer if you didn't donate anymore."
she found that odd. After a little
research I formed a bit of a hypothesis.
People who have or are carriers of
autoimmune disorders may have aggressive
antibodies in their blood. In a
transfusion situation, these antibodies
(that can't always tell the difference
between invading cells and healthy native
tissue) could be a potential hazard.
Also, if you have an autoimmune disorder,
there are a number of things that can
exacerbate the situation. Stress, lack
of sleep, etc. Can cause trouble. I
would assume that blood loss could as
well.
