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I've donated over 10 years straight Comment from : KeepItBrief89

I went today considering the options but got spooked when possible side effects could include temporary or permanent kidney damage and much more that was stated in the video brbrI legit almost cried thinking of the fact im risking my health for a couple hundred bucks that atm i desperately needbrbrYour health is everything so im not sure about going through it anymore Comment from : Its Just Logic

Risks are feeling hot and start sweating Comment from : Maria

I am 74 I gave for the first time July 21stI did everything I was supposed to prior to goingate righthydrated a gallon and half day and 1/2 prior to donationI was so happy that CSL would accept my age so that I could help people with my plasma I of course read all materials, watched video, took test, and my vitals Saw the nurse and went forward 3 out of 😢 6 people in our little cove area had irregular machine activity The man in the corners vein started spuing out bloodthe lady and I sitting side by side s machines stoppedwe were told our blood was clotting and machine could not recycle our blood back into our bodies So were told to drink their bottle of Gatorade and after we finished were told to go on home The lady next to me called out twice that she wasn't feeling wellthe tech said they were short handed and some were leaving at 5 And we were deferred for 56 days from coming back deferred often means your blood is low on red blood cells so I've researched I slowly walked to car decided I'd feel ok if ate so made my way to a drive thru and ate a cheeseburger and hydrated with more water Got on interstate feeling capable and was in commuter traffic Up the interstate I was doing fine when suddenly felt violently Iill and knew I was going downscreamed help me to Jesus and knew nothing until I woke up in the woods having hit a tree and having vomitted all over myselfwoke up only because a man was knocking on the window My car is totaledI have very little injury sore muscles and alot of body pain But I know this donation caused thisI've never blacked out in my life and have a perfect driving record but now have a totalled car and bills and a deep feeling that others have died in car wrecks from this and did not live to tell the story so have called their owners in Boca Raton, Fla and made a full statement of complaint Whom have ignored meyet a worker at CSL called and harassed me saying I must not have hydrated or eaten right etc I am very heartbroken Kathy 6789861761 Comment from : Kathy Tillman

how many units do they take for an average visit,i went this past Friday they to 840 ml my wife they took 880 mlshe went yesterday they took 890 mldoes it always change? Comment from : Micky Mouse

Great video Zach! I randomly found your video donating today (roughly my 20th time donating) and I was always curious about the long-term effects when donating plasma I am a healthy guy that works out around 5-6 days a week while maintaining a healthy diet (4-5 meals a day) with higher protein and fats I haven't noticed any side effects so far with my lifting and cardio is still decent I would say if you are blike you pointed out in your video/b eating healthy, drinking plenty of fluids (water) you SHOULD be fine **not an medical expert** I would love to see a study done with more information on the long-term effects for someone who has donated 8 times a months for a year Overall, excellent video!!! Comment from : Jamie Carr

Side effects so far are a debt card with money that I pay my grocery's and gas with It's tragic but things could be worse Comment from : Kyle

Hey there i didnt know about the covid antibodies thing and iv had it and have donated at octapharma for a while now i need help about this stuff Comment from : Joseph Kaneaster

Does the scar fade out over time? Im becoming self conscious about it Comment from : rhett giepert

Why is this procedure called "donating"?brDonating implies *freely given*, not expecting a paymentbrJust curious, since the income is also taxable Comment from : ula

I notice All plasma centers are lowering the amount now when you donate? Something is fishy? They are making a lot of money of regular donors 🧐 Comment from : Christine Allen

Hi Zach, I just came across your video I am so thankful that I did because I've been considering donating plasma for a little while now Your video has answered many questions and given me so much information I'll be checking back for more Thank you for your research and time!!!🙏🏾 Comment from : Melena Brown

In Canada they only let us donate Plateltes and plasma every 2 weeks Comment from : Mugssy111

Hi Zach Johnson Thanks for your time to explain us the possible side effects I'm first time plasma donor and I was concerned what could happen in the long run Comment from : Josilaine Brandão

8:01 brbrI recently started donating plasma 5 years after my negative experience I had the first three times I will say, the times I have donated, I have not noticed any major effects long term Just the common ones of course like fatigue, especially after the first donation One thing I have found helpful when it comes to the puncture site - rather than going in twice a week, I’ll go in at least once week and using Vitamin E oil between donations has helped make the puncture not as noticeable Comment from : Char Woernley

Are u a qualified Dr blood person?? Comment from : Akal Demir

Thank you for doing this video I’m a little nervous about doing my first session next week I have a pretty large looking veins but I went in years ago and they said I didn’t so maybe that’s changed I’m very healthy and I don’t bruise very easily I don’t know why am so nervous, but I want to help people and since you’ve donated quite a bit, I even feel more at ease because just looking at a website, it’s not enough to put me at ease versus someone that still needed hundreds of times TY Comment from : Jody Hakala

FDA is a joke and it's impossible to do accurate personal research on stuff like this because they won't expose anything that will keep them from getting what they want MONEY Comment from : Lineup Legend

Thank you This information is so much appreciated Comment from : Nicole Scott

I also felt the symptoms coming on when I was about to pass out once and was able to say something to the staff when it happened I passed out for a second and woke up to an ice pack on my chest and my feet upbrI used to feel cold after donating and have an ugly scar but never had any other side effects Comment from : chrystal griswold

These are some really good insider insights, that I was seeking! Thank you! Comment from : jpadvocates

Do they take out all your blood for plasmabr? Comment from : Isadore Mizell

Nope… this is not for me having anticoagulation med, can be risky in my opinion Comment from : Adrina Rosso

Is there a real healthy side effect, I don’t care to get paid, ¿¿¿HOW CAN I BENEFIT??? HEALTH WISE NOT MONETARY WISE Comment from : THE RUIZ AGENCY

Thanks! Comment from : Diana Cooper

Great information I am on 6th donation it has been good God bless Comment from : Cat And

Great job thank you very much for the information Comment from : Mike Hart

Thank you for making this informative video! brI appreciate you taking the time for it Comment from : jesse gonzalez

Hi please read and share with everyone, you, know Matthew 4:7, 2nd Timothy 22: 22-24, proverb's 22:: 22-24, exodus 8:21,22 Roman's 28: 38, 39, philippians 4: 6, 7 Revelation 3: 5-7, proverb's 14:12, proverb's 4:27, john 5:14 Thank you, for your, time have a good day Comment from : Rahgini Jackson

I've been donating August or so last year 2022 Never any major reactions and mostly been going twice a week, not every week but three-four times a month or so, minimum Caught a cold this year in early January and I STILL have minor symptoms but no fever or coughing but its lingering, I told staff and they said to maybe take a break, I've been fatigued too in general Weird because I'm healthy and always been healthy in general, so I'm taking a break for now Comment from : Mighty Thistle

The fatigue, vein bruising, and feeling like you have to throw up was enough for me to take a break Comment from : QueenLucifer777

How timely that I scrolled to this subject matter I re-start my donations this week While it was most informative, I've never any qualms about donating A bad stick from a newbie or two was the worst I experienced Comment from : Find Out

humm what happens when you stop how does the body recover? Comment from : gasdorfic muncher

Great work Zach Comment from : Animalcub

I donate plasma twice a week i havent had any issues and i keep myself hydrated and eat a good meal to be safe i hope everybody has a good experience when u go Comment from : Kat B

I either fucked up my bicep tendon or a nerve in my arm on my 4th or 5th time donating 4 and-a-half months later, I’ve seen a lot of improvement, but it seems to have stopped getting better At the start, it was a 9-10/10 on how painful it was Now, it’s at a much more tolerable 3-4/10 and I don’t think it impacts my day-to—day life too severely anymore, but it definitely still bothers me and causes considerable discomfort I also still don’t know what exactly is going on in my arm and if it’s a nerve injury, bicep tendon injury, or what… Comment from : Jack Knauf

Speaking of weird taste, I had a port a cath for chemo delivery, it needed to be flushed every 6 weeks and I could taste the meds and solution Comment from : T Bjorn

Would you conclude that for someone who is bodybuilding, donating plasma would impact their progress due to loss of protein in the process? Comment from : Andy Nguyen

If I get the dizzy pass out how long should I wait before I donate again and what should I eat/do to replenish strength Comment from : Bboyx24

I wish this was reality No not all of the tubes etc are new The risks are extremely high These places are set up in the lowest income areas, with the most prevalent drug use etc Proper screening is often not done Awful Comment from : Angel Cynthia

How long after donating blood can you donate plasma? Also what can disqualify you from donating ? Comment from : Lola Daniels

Two years ago you posted that you had to quit and gave a lot of personal difficulties and concerns ARE YOU STILL DONATING ? OR ARE YOU JUST POSTING THESE VIDEOS TO MAKE MONEY THAT WAY ? Comment from : Jim

You look like a totally different person with beard Lol Comment from : Aris Bo

Is there any risk of developing STD's in next person if previous donar was having STD's? Do machine gets contaminated? Comment from : tushar jadhav

Guys, if I have red urine after plasma donation, is it ok? I also ate beetroot after donation, maybe it's a reason? Comment from : Богдан

Drinking tons of water before is a must Comment from : AroundIndiana

The reason ones bone mineral would decrease over time is because frequent donation does have a significant negative effect on total protein levels I have to eat a lot to keep my protein up to donate lately after donating over a year, 2 times a week Comment from : Ryan Kittle

does anyone know if donating plasma removes iron from your system or is whole blood and double red donation the way to go to remove iron Comment from : white freeman

Conclusion: I'm not gonna risk my health sorry (24, male) Only if I'm convinced that the health of other people would improve way more than my health decreases Comment from : MorTobXD

Isn't it the case that bones don't mineralize after the age of 27? So after that you're donating away your bones?? Comment from : MorTobXD

I was an apheresis nurse and trainer for 10yrs I’m looking into donating myself and am a bit nervous but your videos seem to give a lot of information from the donors point of view Citrate reactions are quite rare When the citrate binds with the calcium in your body you can have symptoms but any nurse working will have the expertise to handle it Comment from : Alice Wistrand

I’m nearing my 200th donation and have enjoyed the side hustle I’m a very active individual with a healthy diet and have NOT noticed any symptoms such as fatigue, muscle spasms, or a decrease in tolerance for donating I’d definitely motivates me to maintain a healthier lifestyle Thanks for the video! -N Comment from : All Swartz Of Adventure

1:36 - short term side effectsbr3:02 - personal, each person's differentbr3:36 - peopl who r most highly @ riskbr4:44 - the bad reactionsbr7:03 - long term risksThe FDA approved donatin up to twice a wk It's the lawbr7:37 - long term side effects No problems 4 him Just a scarbr8:34 - risk of reducing immunoglobulin Immunoglobulin reduction can reduce fighting off infectionbr9:06 - ammenia, lowering protein levels, horses levels dropped but wasn't much Eat n drink healthybr10:42 - the problems research found was small Comment from : suman ghosh

I've always wondered if my time donating caused my illness I got very sick years ago and no one could figure out what happened to me At the time I never even thought about telling my doctor I was donating Comment from : Jael Jade

Great information! Could you do a video on the health benefits of plasma donation? Comment from : roundandsquareful

Anyone exp Penile atrophy??? Due to loss of nutrient rich blood?? Comment from : MrShadow

i donated yesterday and blacked out and had a seizure and ive never had a seizure in my life 37 years old it was the 6th donation in 3 weeks i drank 10 bottles of water a day and eat plenty still don't know why ended up in the er and the gave me 2 huge bags of saline and my blood pressure dropped to 80 over 50 and it usually runs 130 over 80 now im scared to donate again i felt like i was gonna pass out 10 minutes after i hit the road thankfully i wasn't driving Comment from : smokey bowers

Hey Zach, I had been donating over 100 times and finally had an issue And a huge issue Do you have a way to email you? Just wanted to send some details and get your thoughts thanks Comment from : GA Hockey Guy

New needle if they don’t get it in the first time Watched a video of a needle being put into a grape and the tip bends even though to the naked eye it still looks sharp Comment from : V K

Thank you Zach! Very good and intellectual presentation If I had to listen to you give an hour long speech it would be easy and enjoyable I am an older woman considering plasma donation and I needed more info about it You covered everything and answered all of my questions I watched several videos about this and yours was "hands down" the best one! 💯💯💯👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟☀️☀️☀️💥💥💥 Comment from : Dizzy Lizzy

Thanks for this post! I donate as well and I can relate to getting that taste in your mouth I get that every time I donate I participated at Octapharma Comment from : duck_oof98

I noticed they clean everything between clients but never seen them wipe the pressure cuffs,,,, this is bothering me Can I catch a virus from the cuffs if not cleaned? Comment from : Michael Scott Hartzell

If you weigh like 130-140 lbs, how much would it affect you if you were to donate 800 ml? Comment from : Darren

Bro ain’t no way this video need to be 14 minutes long Doctors do 2 minute videos Comment from : Daniel Turk

If you donate plasma regularly consider checking your Albumin levels in your blood work history Protein increases your serum albumin concentrations Albumin is the most abundant protein found in plasma Albumin helps keep fluid from leaking out of your blood vessels into other tissues brWhat are the symptoms of low albumin?brYou may have swelling that is all over your body, or swelling in one part of your body (such as your legs) You may have muscle weakness, fatigue, or cramps You may have a poor appetite, and may not be eating well Even people who take in a lot of protein in their diet may still have low albumin levels in their blood Comment from : Robnation

Do you work for them ? Comment from : Charles Daniel

Omg i donated plasma for 3yrs every weekend I hated it afterwards i would drink a protein shake or take vitamins cause I felt like i was weaken myself cause i went never getting sick to getting sick I havent donated in years but nah I will never do it again cause i feel like u weaken your system it did help me when i needed money but good info to know now Comment from : Paola Moreno Gallegos

if you have roomates , yall can literllay pay your rent and save your job money Comment from : Venxamalu

Wow the government wanna tax you on donating your own body fluids this is insane Comment from : Blessed

Would you say this feels the same as getting lab work from your physician? Or is it much more uncomfortable? Comment from : Spence Andretti

I’m strongly thinking about donating but looking into everything before I do so You mention vibrations in the body I’ve noticed that and I haven’t even donated I didnt know what that means or at the time I could even explain it, it was a worried filling and it only happens once in a while Idk I just thought of that when you mention it Thanks for sharing all this it give ppl like me a heads up Comment from : cole cole

i've already got a bit of a scar on my left arm from donating to the Red Cross since 2012/2013 I've also done Power Red from the red cross, was wondering if donating plasma is similar to that? Comment from : MysticMother

Tried donating at a CSL branch here in Ohio last Friday for my first time As soon as she put the needle in, my vein blew She deferred me for 2 days, but, I think it was because I'm a big coffee drinker so I took a week to kind of get my daily water intake increased Crossing my fingers that tomorrow will be uneventful and I can help someone 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Comment from : Laura Gamblin

i had donated plasma for 3 or 4 years I believe but later my body had side effects feeling more frequent dizziness, eye problems, short breath, anxiety until the point my iron keeps dropping and dropping down and now I can not donated anymore! I can not even go to work ill being taking vitamins, and eat lots of food with iron on it and still I'm suffering now the side effects i went to the hospital 3 times to the emergency hospital and never could discover anything with heart or other problems except my local doctor who said my iron keeps dropping down and I get sick right awaylike when COVID hit! I was about to die but I stayed home and thanks to my sister who take care of me and i keep taking vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C and natural foods and lots of fruits God provided me with more life to keep bothering people heheheh i guess is so hard to be illegal in this country and die of Covid? shame on my ancestors lol Death couldn't take me yet! hahahah Comment from : Isis Hernandez

On Saturday, wish was my second time donating, this past weekendbrI met a woman, who said, she donates to earn money, to take vacationbrIs that true, some people take it for that? Comment from : Marcella Gamble

This guy got PAID Comment from : Elijah Johnson

I set up an appointment for my first time donating plasma, but I'm having reservations now I've read several people mentioning numbness and tingling from the process and that's something I really want to avoid -- I already have severe peripheral neuropathy (the cause is unknown in my case) and it can be almost disabling as well as painful There's a Facebook group for people with small fiber peripheral neuropathy that I look in on once in awhile, so I'm going to ask whether any other members have donated plasma and if or how it affected their condition Comment from : snicky58

Your videos are so informative and helpful Thank you so much I do have a question: I have never had COVID and I have never taken any of the COVID vaccines Will that disqualify me from donating plasma? Comment from : snicky58

The drug companies need it There will never be any research done to cause people to be skeptical about donating Comment from : Greg Jets

I’m on HRT… does donating plasma affect T-Levels?? Comment from : Dubrae fox

I'm not doing 2 times a week Comment from : Ace ortiz

I just donated yesterday it took longer than I thought since I had too much fat in my blood I went to thplasma in new Jersey they were fair I'm about 160 to 170 weight, 825 score, and the first 5 times pay out 60 dollars each Comment from : Ace ortiz

First of all I will like to thank you for being such a caring person and donating your plasma to those who are in needI used to donate platelets for a number of years and stopped due to personal health issuesYesterday I made my first plasma/platelet donation after 10yrs and had no adverse reactionsI will also like to thank you for the info you put out in this videoIt was very informativeI am thinking of doing it only twice a month until further studies can give more accurate info on demineralization of the bones and the formation of cataracts which is of great concern to me as I will be 60yrs old in OctoberGod bless you Comment from : madmax36640

Great video! Very informative! I can say I feel more comfortable going to donate! Comment from : Ballin Weekly

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