Gave blood and then threw up?

Question

I gave blood and felt a little nauseous while giving it. They put a damp towel on my forehead and neck, and I started to feel better, my color came back, etc. They had me stay down a little longer and had me get up slowly. I walked over to the canteen with no problem, had some juice and raisins, and got up to leave. I started going down the escalator when I whited out almost completely, and my hearing went. Luckily there was a bench at the bottom of the escalator, and I sat there with my head back. I don't know how long I was there, but someone started shaking my knee and asked if I needed help.. I managed to get some words out, and they got the nurses back upstairs. When the nurses came down, I started to throw up. After I was done, my color returned, I could see again, and my hearing was back.

Can anyone tell me what happened? I did have my menstrual cycle at the time.

Answer 1

It's normal for you to have felt sick... I have donated blood twice and i felt a little sick...But it really depends on the person when u are weak u tend too get a little more sick than a person who is stronger

Answer 2

what you expirenced is called a "vazo vagel" thing (from doctors own mouth) aparently its very common after donating blood/plasma, it usually happens if u dont eat enough before u donate to keep up ur strength.

Answer 3

Sounds like your blood pressure went down too fast. It could have been because you were dehydrated or nervous.

Answer 4

This must be your first. It gets better the next time. Good job!