RBC/ Hematocrit

[Aesthetictech]

hey everyone, just wondering who here has experience with high RBC and Hematocrit. I read that donating blood is the best way to lower those numbers, just wondering if it actually helps and if anyone has any evidence of it (pre/post donation tests). Thanks guys.

 

[MotorCityMuscleMachine]

hey everyone, just wondering who here has experience with high RBC and Hematocrit. I read that donating blood is the best way to lower those numbers, just wondering if it actually helps and if anyone has any evidence of it (pre/post donation tests). Thanks guys.

It'll correct itself eventually, if "off", but I believe staying very hydrated , & at least a baby aspirin a day is beneficial.

Both mine were high during a routine visit, where doc said
You haven't been in in awhile, so he must draw bloods b4
Proceeding. As well they discovered an immune disorder (different aspects of the blood panel ) marrow was eventually drawn from my sternum (sucked)

But I told then the high RBC & Hematocrit was because I just ended a run with Anadrol.

All else just normalized except the Immune disorder, I've had to go get infused twice since, where they pump 1900 CC's over 16 hours .

But have since not even seen my Hemo in almost two years now. Maybe soon, as in curious where I'm at these day's.

MotorCity

 

[Kins]

Both my recent CBC blood tests showed high RDW, Low MCV,MCH, and MCHC. One I did on my own and the other one was around 1.5 months later at the ER. So I have no clue what's going on with that.

 

[01dragonslayer]

I donate every 4 months. My TRT MD actually recommended because my H & H were elevated....no probs since.

 

[01dragonslayer]

https://hardcore-underground.com/showthread.php/6781-Blood-donating?highlight=donating+blood

 

[01dragonslayer]

Very informative....https://hardcore-underground.com/sh...44-On-Blood-donating?highlight=donating+blood

 

[Aesthetictech]

Very informative....https://hardcore-underground.com/sh...44-On-Blood-donating?highlight=donating+blood

Thanks DS! Saw your reply on one of the threads you linked about how soon you can get back to training after a donation which is my main concern lol looks like i don’t have anything to worry about! Definitely gonna be donating soon.


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[01dragonslayer]

Thanks DS! Saw your reply on one of the threads you linked about how soon you can get back to training after a donation which is my main concern lol looks like i don’t have anything to worry about! Definitely gonna be donating soon.


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You bet my man.

 

[Aesthetictech]

so just got back from donating, been doing some more research and to me it seems like donating whole blood every 56 days would just keep H/H at bay and not actually lower it right? these time limits are set in place so your body can replace the blood that was taken. Found a pretty informative thread on another forum where people were actually recommending donating platelets instead of whole blood stating it can actually reduce hematocrit by 3-6% rather than 1-3% with whole blood donation. Not only can it lower hematocrit more than whole blood donation, but you can also do it up to 24 times per year! Not only that but in most cases platelets are actually better to donate because they are the part of the blood thats used most, so if you enjoy the ethical side of donating it would help you knowing your giving a more viable product. At the same time 1 platelet donation provides as many platelets as 5 WHOLE BLOOD DONATIONS. Meaning you could be helping 3-5 patients rather than 1. AND IF THAT WASNT ENOUGH! it actually replaces your iron and plasma therefore your less likely to feel weak or have iron deficiency post donation. Really the only downside is it lasts about 2-2.5 hours lol but i hear they give you snacks (obviously) and movies to watch.

Anyways i just came across this, what i feel is very beneficial information, and thought i would share it with you bros!

 

[Kins]

What about donating plasma?.

 

[ketsugo]

hey everyone, just wondering who here has experience with high RBC and Hematocrit. I read that donating blood is the best way to lower those numbers, just wondering if it actually helps and if anyone has any evidence of it (pre/post donation tests). Thanks guys.

I have Polychema Vera which essentially is called a Bloood cancer the only treatment in to draw blood regular and yes it works. ALso stay away from certain AAS like EQ - If you have healthy blood donate monthly to Red Cross its free otherwise your doc will need to prescribe " therepeautic blood draws", They will ask you bunch of questions just say what they want- for example mine now falls in the Guidleines so when they ask if I ever did IM Steroids I say me Nah !!! Otherwise you will need to see the Doc

 

[ketsugo]

so just got back from donating, been doing some more research and to me it seems like donating whole blood every 56 days would just keep H/H at bay and not actually lower it right? these time limits are set in place so your body can replace the blood that was taken. Found a pretty informative thread on another forum where people were actually recommending donating platelets instead of whole blood stating it can actually reduce hematocrit by 3-6% rather than 1-3% with whole blood donation. Not only can it lower hematocrit more than whole blood donation, but you can also do it up to 24 times per year! Not only that but in most cases platelets are actually better to donate because they are the part of the blood thats used most, so if you enjoy the ethical side of donating it would help you knowing your giving a more viable product. At the same time 1 platelet donation provides as many platelets as 5 WHOLE BLOOD DONATIONS. Meaning you could be helping 3-5 patients rather than 1. AND IF THAT WASNT ENOUGH! it actually replaces your iron and plasma therefore your less likely to feel weak or have iron deficiency post donation. Really the only downside is it lasts about 2-2.5 hours lol but i hear they give you snacks (obviously) and movies to watch.

Anyways i just came across this, what i feel is very beneficial information, and thought i would share it with you bros!

I lowered mine by 13 points so yes it lowers it- and yes when you do the plasma they give you a TV or Radio where I go and when you finish they encourage you to go eat the pizza and juice they order LOL SO not bad deal- Now me I never feel weak so I just relax and watch TV as they make a bg deal

 

[Aesthetictech]

I have Polychema Vera which essentially is called a Bloood cancer the only treatment in to draw blood regular and yes it works. ALso stay away from certain AAS like EQ - If you have healthy blood donate monthly to Red Cross its free otherwise your doc will need to prescribe " therepeautic blood draws", They will ask you bunch of questions just say what they want- for example mine now falls in the Guidleines so when they ask if I ever did IM Steroids I say me Nah !!! Otherwise you will need to see the Doc

So you’ve got a script for therapeutic phlebotomy kets?


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[Aesthetictech]

I lowered mine by 13 points so yes it lowers it

Are you talking about regular blood draw or platelet donations?


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[ketsugo]

So you’ve got a script for therapeutic phlebotomy kets?


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I did but the America Red Cross is free and no appointment and close to me. I go every 30 days . My insurance have copays I spend $600-$1200 month on medical so I try to save as sucks sometimes . I’m actually a State government employee- the notion of us having best benefits died when our state went into highest debt of pretty much any state and they balance state budget on us low level social workers . 13 no raise then 1/2 % raise countered by lowered contribution for our benefits lol. When I see doc it’s 90$ just to walk through door, piss or blood another $75 even the emergencey room $250 unless admitted. Medicaid actually best health plan money wise lol


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[ketsugo]

Are you talking about regular blood draw or platelet donations?


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Just one regular blood draw one month lowered 13 points .


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[01dragonslayer]

What about donating plasma?.

During a plasma apheresis donation, the blood is collected by a machine, which separates the plasma, red cells and platelets and returns the red cells and/or platelets back to the donor.

 

[MotorCityMuscleMachine]

During a plasma apheresis donation, the blood is collected by a machine, which separates the plasma, red cells and platelets and returns the red cells and/or platelets back to the donor.

Yes...! And the Platelets portion of this is what they (infusion Center) put 1900 CC's over 2 x 8 hour sessions, should I need to get an infusion.

Good write broski...!

MotorCity

 

[01dragonslayer]

Donating whole blood is definitely beneficial to keep hematocrit, hemoglobin and RBC's down. Just be cautious of blindly donating every 8 wks. I say blindly as in "donating without getting labs first".

 

[Kins]

During a plasma apheresis donation, the blood is collected by a machine, which separates the plasma, red cells and platelets and returns the red cells and/or platelets back to the donor.

I don't fully understand. Is this beneficial on no?. If it returns the red cells, I am guessing it wouldn't help with high hemotocrit.