Health: Today, I got a call from Red Cross about the blood donation I... - FML

By Anonymous - 10/01/2011 00:29 - Serbia

Today, I got a call from Red Cross about the blood donation I gave last week. They informed me that I have Hepatitis C. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/05/2009 00:22 - United States

Today, I went to donate blood for the first time. When they stuck the needle in my arm, I had a panic attack and begged that they take it out. The woman helping me told me she'd take it out in a moment and left. It was then that the Red Cross stole a pint of my blood while I had a panic attack. FML

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By angelsaredicks - 11/09/2015 13:55 - United States - Morgantown

Today, I gave blood for the first time, since I'm a universal donor. After it was done, I passed out, woke up, puked, and passed out again. The kind nurses told me I was the worst case they had seen all week. So much for doing something to help others. FML

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By blinkanimgone - 01/09/2010 11:08 - Australia

Today, I went to the blood bank to donate plasma. All went well until the machine went to return my red blood cells. It turns out the nurse sliced my vein and the blood built up in my tissues. I now have a massive swollen arm and bruising, and look like a junkie. FML

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By passedout - 14/07/2017 05:00

Today, I got my blood drawn for a donation and they didn't warn me that I was borderline anemic. I passed out in the middle of Walgreens and woke up to people just standing there, staring. FML

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By Océane Léana K - 01/09/2017 01:29

Today, after coming back from a trip to Africa where I got malaria, I went to the hospital for some blood tests. The doctor said, "Good news! You never had malaria! But they put you through a lot of dangerous treatments and now your liver has an anomaly." FML

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By bridalqueen - 24/03/2009 12:43 - United States

Today, as a veteran blood donor, I made a friend who was donating for the first time- I told her not to be scared and that I've been doing it for six years and that it was a great way to help people. While at the snack area afterwards, I passed out, started convulsing and went into shock. FML

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Support system

By Anonymous - 20/02/2024 03:00 - United States - South Park Township

Today, I found out that I have a heart disease. When I went to tell my family, they all said that it should kill me faster so that I can donate my organs to my cousin. FML

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By lsta - 04/05/2009 04:40 - United States

Today, I donated blood for the first time, and all the nurses kept complimenting on how good my veins were. That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me in the past 2 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/09/2010 07:03 - United States

Today, I tried to get over my childhood phobia of syringes by donating blood. The phlebotomist hadn't even touched the needle before I started sobbing hysterically. They made me leave. FML

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Double trouble

By HipstrCharizard - 07/11/2020 23:02 - United States - Nobleboro

Today, I found out I might have Covid due to my manager's roommate getting it by being irresponsible. Two days ago, I found out I may have hep A from getting takeout at a restaurant. FML

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brootalxkeni 0

Monday 10 January 2011 9:41

damn, finally a REAL reason to say FML

E_B_F_526 0

Monday 10 January 2011 9:48

This happened to my sister, hep C and all. Turns out it was a false alarm. I just made a FML account to tell you to get checked again by a private doc and don't freak out. She thought her life was over for about two weeks. Don't let that be you.

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hateevryone 14

Monday 27 June 2011 20:52

wow that's messed up

volsde83 0

Monday 18 July 2011 6:59

ozone helps. legit

esb77 8

Tuesday 27 December 2011 3:21

That's sad. At least you tried to help make a difference in someone's life. :)

Nighthawk143420 8

Friday 27 January 2012 2:59

My mom has hep C genotype 1. She has to do a treatment that's pretty much chemo for 48 weeks.

babe7260 30

Sunday 1 April 2012 15:11

So sorry to hear that!!!! ESP since you were being kind enough to donate blood in the first place!!!! But yes double check with your own dr.hopefully it was a mistake!!!! Good luck!!!!

fail_gurl21 7

Wednesday 25 July 2012 3:34

awwww :(

CL3V3RGURL 9

Saturday 4 August 2012 17:12

I am so sorry!!! That must suck! I hope everything will be OK!

catanita 18

Wednesday 8 August 2012 13:25

How come this post got over 2000 YOU DESERVED IT? Why someone deserves to get hepatitis C or any other desease?

fantasyworld 37

Monday 13 April 2015 4:19

That sucks. I'd go to the doctor to make sure.

TheLemonMan 24

Friday 13 November 2015 15:12

Although I feel sorry for you, and it may already be too late since this was posted 4 years ago, they just came out with a cure.

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