Anyhow wasn’t sure where to put this. But since high hemocrit is caused by gear thought this would be a good spot.
So last 2-3 weeks I had felt pretty blah, gasping for breath like I was too full all the time, tired and so on. I had noticed my vision wasn’t the best, but I’m getting more blind as I get older, so I ignored it.
Anyhow I had not donated blood for almost 2 years.
So I was not feeling right, I was going to drop my gear back to trt, but thought, man I need to donate, wonder if that will help. Figured it would t hurt, so I booked an appointment.
I figured if that didn’t help, I may need to see a doctor, a blockage maybe? I did do hard cardio and was fine so I didn’t think it was that.
After I donated, I started to feel better.
Next day, a million bucks, breathing returned to normal, I feel great again.
So I have an oxygen meter. Before donating I was 93-95%. Would go down to 90% while doing cardio.
After donating the next day, 95-100% 98% while doing cardio.
I’m thinking maybe blood gases have a harder time diffusing when you blood is thicker.
Btw t also took 10 minutes for me to donate, I’m normally around 6-8.
So I am going to make sure I donate 3 times a year to be safe.
So if you havnt donated lately, get your butt down there. I can’t see thick blood being good for the organs, lol.