Guest guest Posted January 20, 2000 Report Share Posted January 20, 2000 If anybody on this list has had their onset of the illness following a blood transfusion in 1986 or after, please backchannel me. Thanks!!! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Now there is an interesting question.... Blood transfusions Would it be possible to become infected with Cll following a blood transfusion from an undetected donor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 On transfusions, forgive my bad memory as it's late and I have to write everything down or I forget it. (I've had the test, no Alzheimer's....yet) Can't find my notes on this, but I think you will be able to follow the general idea. When you go in to get a transfusion, they always take your blood within a very short time, couple hours?, before the transfusion. This is to measure not only the type but the type with the proper components in the blood (I forget what.....antibodies? something) anyway they measure these factors in the blood and then they find your type " With the same or a majority of the same or compatible components in the donors blood and then they decide which doners blood you can take and it's considered safe to take. My doc told me once that if someone was in a crash in the country and needed blood of my type I could give them my blood to save their life and it would be safe.......if the components (the names I forget) aren't the same or aren't very close (which would be not very likely). However, if things did match very closely, then he says it's a conceivable possibility that one person could give Leukemia to another person. However, he did say it's never been done as far as he knows. So, the answer is 'CLL is probably not something that can be transferred from person to person', but it would take a research scientist to explain why, or why not. Obviously not that important as no one is going to try are they? But, it apparently is a remote possibility. Regards to all, Kurt Re: Blood transfusions > As we know, blood donation is contraindicated for CLL > patients. Undetected CLL might present a risk of > transmitting the disease, but I think that risk is > small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2004 Report Share Posted July 18, 2004 Randy Here's my experience with a THR in Nice, France. My surgeon recycled my blood. There is a process in which the blood is clensed and returned to its rightful owner. There was no need for me to donate my own blood in advance nor use the questionable blood of someone else. I think recycling is done in the US, non? Staninfrance > I'm preparing for a THR and have been researching various surgical > methods. Under 'advantages for mini incision' was the term 'less > blood loss'. For a standard incision procedure... are blood > transfusions common? or what alternatives do some doctors take to > avoid blood transfusions? Your input in much appreciated. > Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 hi bethany, i`ve had two or three transfusions in my life - because of low blood level. no one knows why. but since 2003, when i got iron shots, it looks fine. so mabye you lack iron too? patrycja Instant Message Me Here Get Your Own Universal IM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 bethany, I have never heard of an sma person having to get a blood transfusion. You must have something else going on with your body. Are you anemic- low iron? Are you having to take ferritin- for iron transfer? How long has this happened if you don't mind me asking. Rainey Broadb515@... wrote: Do any of you have to go for periodic blood transfusions? I am having to get 2-4 transfusions a year because my blood level is just too low, but it seems a little strange to me. I never used to have this issue.... Thanks, Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 This is protocol. Either you give permission for a tranfusion should one be needed or sign a form if you do not want one. Sometimes you will also be asked or given the opportunity to store your own blood. Yes, some have needed transfusions. More more have not. But, just in case, they want you covered. My surgeon's preference was not to store the patient's own blood as that just left them in a weaker state and if a transfusuion was needed they would be given back what was taken, so really why bother. I did sign a consent for a transfusion from the blood bank if needed. It was not. Deb > > I am scheduled for my hip replacement on Jan. 4. I got a call from > the hospital to schedule an appointment for blood typing and crossing. > Now I realize that is in case of a transfusion. Does anyone know > anything about this? How likely is a transfusion? Did you store your > own blood? > Eleanor > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 My surgeon's preference was also not to take and store my blood. If I had needed any, I had signed consent for it. But with the newer surgical techniques there is less likelihood of blood loss severe enough to need transfusions.Ellen in Toronto, ON, CanadaDeb <cocoisland58@...> wrote: This is protocol. Either you give permission for a tranfusion should one be needed or sign a form if you do not want one. Sometimes you will also be asked or given the opportunity to store your own blood. Yes, some have needed transfusions. More more have not. But, just in case, they want you covered. My surgeon's preference was not to store the patient's own blood as that just left them in a weaker state and if a transfusuion was needed they would be given back what was taken, so really why bother. I did sign a consent for a transfusion from the blood bank if needed. It was not. Deb > > I am scheduled for my hip replacement on Jan. 4. I got a call from > the hospital to schedule an appointment for blood typing and crossing. > Now I realize that is in case of a transfusion. Does anyone know > anything about this? How likely is a transfusion? Did you store your > own blood? > Eleanor > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 For the first hip I didn't give blood, but did have a blood transfusion. For the second I stored my own blood. The first unit they warned me my blood count was very low and that I might not be able to give any more. The second unit they said my count was still a little low and if it was as low as this next time they wouldn't take blood because it would be too close to my op. The third unit they informed me that my blood count was right up - unfortunately the veins wouldn't co-operate and so they didn't get the third unit. For the second hip I didn't even need to get my own blood back, so it went into the blood bank for use for other people. I think it is much too late for you to give your own blood. Aussie Margaret LTHR 1990 revised 2004 Blood transfusions |I am scheduled for my hip replacement on Jan. 4. I got a call from | the hospital to schedule an appointment for blood typing and crossing. | Now I realize that is in case of a transfusion. Does anyone know | anything about this? How likely is a transfusion? Did you store your | own blood? | Eleanor | | | | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Modern practice is now going AGAINST the practice of storing one's blood.My OS explained that since it needs to be given within one month of the surgery, it depletes the red blood cells thus making it MORE likely that one will need a transfusion so one goes through an expensive procedure for nothing.Blood is very safe now and modern techniques have cut down on the need for transfusions. If one has a local (epidural or spinal) one will be LESS likely to need a transfusion since general increases the risk for blood transfusions.One can also have a friend or family member with the same blood type donate blood for your operation. An advantage of this is that if it isn't used, it can go into the general blood storage whereas one's blood can't be used for other people as it isn't tested for diseases.It is standard to sign all kinds of consents -- including the informed consent which lists ALL possible worst case scenarios.GOod luckOn Dec 16, 2007, at 1:03 PM, Ellen wrote:My surgeon's preference was also not to take and store my blood. If I had needed any, I had signed consent for it. But with the newer surgical techniques there is less likelihood of blood loss severe enough to need transfusions.Ellen in Toronto, ON, CanadaDeb <cocoisland58 > wrote:This is protocol. Either you give permission for a tranfusion should one be needed or sign a form if you do not want one. Sometimes you will also be asked or given the opportunity to store your own blood. Yes, some have needed transfusions. More more have not. But, just in case, they want you covered. My surgeon's preference was not to store the patient's own blood as that just left them in a weaker state and if a transfusuion was needed they would be given back what was taken, so really why bother. I did sign a consent for a transfusion from the blood bank if needed. It was not. Deb>> I am scheduled for my hip replacement on Jan. 4. I got a call from > the hospital to schedule an appointment for blood typing and crossing. > Now I realize that is in case of a transfusion. Does anyone know > anything about this? How likely is a transfusion? Did you store your > own blood? > Eleanor> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I donated a unit of blood to myself a month prior to my THR and I received my unit back after surgery. Even with receiving my own unit back, my blood counts were low after surgery....not low enough for a 2nd transfusion, but low just the same. Consider donating a unit just for 'insurance' if nothing else. No matter how much improved the testing of blood is now, I still don't want anyone elses blood unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. Hepatitis is huge and screening blood does not always pick up recent infections. Just a thought...daiseyyy4 <daiseyyy4@...> wrote: I am scheduled for my hip replacement on Jan. 4. I got a call from the hospital to schedule an appointment for blood typing and crossing. Now I realize that is in case of a transfusion. Does anyone know anything about this? How likely is a transfusion? Did you store your own blood? Eleanor Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I had my THR in Aug this year and I did not bank my ownblood. My Dr. told me it was very expensive to do, so he ordered 2 units on standby incase I needed it. I didn't need a transfusion and am doing fine. On Jan 15th I have my other THR scheduled and my Dr. told me we'll to the same as last time. Good luck! Krisdaiseyyy4 <daiseyyy4@...> wrote: I am scheduled for my hip replacement on Jan. 4. I got a call from the hospital to schedule an appointment for blood typing and crossing. Now I realize that is in case of a transfusion. Does anyone know anything about this? How likely is a transfusion? Did you store your own blood? Eleanor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 In Australia you blood is tested, and goes back for the general public. Infact they won't take blood from you if you don't satisfy their normal rules for giving blood. I was interested in the fact that giving blood seemed to do something to raise my blood count. I must admit I took a lot longer to recover from the second hip. Everyone says because I am older, but I think it was more than that. Interesting conversation. Aussie Margaret LTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Re: Blood transfusions Modern practice is now going AGAINST the practice of storing one's blood. My OS explained that since it needs to be given within one month of the surgery, it depletes the red blood cells thus making it MORE likely that one will need a transfusion so one goes through an expensive procedure for nothing. Blood is very safe now and modern techniques have cut down on the need for transfusions. If one has a local (epidural or spinal) one will be LESS likely to need a transfusion since general increases the risk for blood transfusions. One can also have a friend or family member with the same blood type donate blood for your operation. An advantage of this is that if it isn't used, it can go into the general blood storage whereas one's blood can't be used for other people as it isn't tested for diseases. It is standard to sign all kinds of consents -- including the informed consent which lists ALL possible worst case scenarios. GOod luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 I had to have 2 units on hand before my THR which were used. Then I had 2 unexpected blood transfusions. MarkeySee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 In the first year when diagnosed - I had many iron infusions and quite a number of transfusions. Quite normal for this type of management and the reason the specialists are watching your bloods carefully so that they can manage your condition and impacts If you need either - take a good book and fruit or something to eat - absolutely boring procedures and takes awhile for procedures to do Sue __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4117 (20090530) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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