Blood Donation – Are Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Able to Donate Blood?
Blood Donation – Are Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Able to Donate Blood? Wednesday October 19, 2005It’s one of the most generous acts – donating blood. As we hear about the recent natural disasters, people are feeling good about giving. Are there restrictions which prohibit people with rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases from donating blood? Here’s what Dr. Zashin says you need to know about donating blood if you have a rheumatic disease. Related Resources: • What is an Autologous Blood Donation? • Fast Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis • Frequently Asked Questions About Arthritis Comments (0)See All Posts