But having PsA on its own doesnt necessarily disqualify you from donating your plasma.
The remainder is comprised of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other components.
Plasma carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins to other parts of the body where they are needed.
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Plasma donation is safe for most people who are in good health.
Some people may feel light-headed or dizzy after the donation or have bruising near the blood draw site.
Potential Disqualifications
There are factors that could disqualify a person with PsA from donating plasma.
Some factors are temporary restrictions, while others lead to permanent disqualification.
Anemia
Anemiais a disorder in which blood doesnt contain enough healthy red blood cells.
Bothinfectionsandactive PsA flarescould delay your plans.
Anyone with afeverof 99.5 degrees should not donate.
Some of the medications you use to treat PsA might increase your risk for infection.
Pay attention to potential signs of infection before deciding to donate plasma.
Signs of infection include fever, chills,fatigue, body aches, sore throat, cough, andheadache.
Flare-Ups
An active flare-up of your PsA means you are experiencing highinflammationlevels.
Anytime you are feeling unwell, it is not a good idea to donate plasma.
Before donating, it is a good idea to talk to the doctor who manages your PsA care.
Before any of this occurs, it’s crucial that you decide where you will donate your plasma.
There are two different ways to donate.
One involves going to a plasma donation center, where you would be compensated for making a plasma donation.
A second way is as a volunteer donor through an organization like the American Red Cross.
They can give you information about safety concerns and locations at which to donate.
Summary
People with psoriatic arthritis may donate plasma if they meet all of the requirements.
Disqualifying factors include taking certain medications, being anemic, having an infection, or having a flare-up.
Often, these are only temporary disqualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should you eat before donating plasma?
Start drinking water at least 12 hours before, and continue to stay hydrated for 12 hours after donation.
You should also limit drinks that reduce iron absorption, including coffee, tea, and milk.
Examples of protein-rich foods are eggs, chicken, beef, cheese, and yogurt.
What medications disqualify you from donating plasma?
Some medicines might disqualify you from donating plasmaat least temporarily.
Your doctor is always the best source of information when it comes to your PsA treatment plan.
How does donating plasma work?
Plasma donation comes from whole blood.
Plasma or its components are used to treat many conditions.
You will have to go to a special facility or clinic to make a blood plasma donation.
Some places will even pay you to donate.
A plasmapheresis appointment can take 1.52 hours to complete.
You will be told to lie back and a needle will be inserted into your arm.
Blood is drawn through the attached line into a machine that separates the plasma from the other components.
The cellular components of your blood, along with saline, are returned to your body through the line.
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