Here's the fact-file on the auto-immune diseases. However, a large population-based study of blood donors confirms this is not a concern. Sorry forgot to say that I am not taking any medication for my P. I use Cocoa Butter lotion and lay out in the sun when I can.When i was there they told me that if its not on the spot where thay have to take the blood then its ok.....Thanks Porkchops!! Get yours today!Just SA, Rostgaard K, Titlestad K, et al. Is it safe? Read our ** Originally posted by ayakout ** Hi, Can psoriasis patient donate blood? ** Originally posted by Alesis ** Hello everyone: I have the answer to the question that has come up from time to time, at least as far as the ... Ⓒ 2020 About, Inc. (Dotdash) — All rights reserved Minimum hemoglobin levels for safe blood donation are: Is it bad for the donor? I would recommend checking back with your local blood bank to see who to contact in your country for a better answer. It's absolutely free, and quite frankly, it's awesome. Our free recipe guide shows you the best foods to fight inflammation. thanks!! ** Originally posted by 17abdullah ** as far as i know about psoriasis, there is increased antibody level in plasma, and the antibodies are ... Other than that, as long as you fall under the listed criteria as well as feel healthy and well on your donation date, at this time you would be eligible to donate! How ... Can You Donate Blood If You Have Diabetes or Multiple Sclerosis? Psoriatic arthritis is similar to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in symptoms and joint swelling (inflammation). Despite current guidelines suggesting it is safe for people with psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis to donate blood, some blood banks still have a policy against accepting donations from people with any autoimmune disease. ** Originally posted by KerBear ** Hello! If you are unable to donate for any reason but still wish to contribute to the cause, consider organizing a blood drive or volunteering at a blood bank. You can help future researchers to find a cure!I donate blood all the time. I had a confusion, whether P affected people can donate blood. Can a person suffering from psoriasis donate blood?? In the past, people with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases were banned from donating blood due to concerns that circulating autoantibodies may be transferable from donor to recipient. have to look into that.Hey guys i'm posting the reply from the red cross...Hey guys i'm posting the reply from the red cross...You're welcome.. as they say we're all in this together... have a great day.. :)I went in last week and donated blood. The joint pain, swelling, and other symptoms that tend to come with a flare aren't an issue when it comes to giving blood (aside from, perhaps, ** Originally posted by Bubbbles2002 ** Does anyone know if it is ok for me to donate blood while I am on Humira? As long as you are in good health aside from having arthritis and do not meet any donor exemptions (see below), donating blood is perfectly safe both for you and those who end up receiving your blood. ** Originally posted by hoofty ** I have always gave blood on blood drives. Great question you have posed here. Medications you may be taking for symptom and disease management that may disqualify you from giving blood include:Taking Trexall (methotrexate), an antimetabolite used in the treatment of rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, does not disqualify you from donating blood. Certain medications used in the treatment of RA and PA may make you ineligible to donate blood for a period of time. Two small vials of blood and a cheek swab are taken and go into storage for use during psoriasis research. My blood type is O+ so I can help many people if I do, but I'm not ... I have a few spits on my arm and they ask what it is and go on. You may feel lightheaded or dizzy after donating, and you may develop a bruise near the site of the blood draw. Side effects and risks of blood donation are the same for people with arthritis as other donors.