What could be the cause? Should I be worried? My issue is HIGH iron. The potassium in bananas also allows for smoother oxygen delivery throughout your body when donating plasma. Most sources of protein, especially meats, contain an ample amount of iron. Please consider donating plasma again! As an able-bodied, healthy person, I believe its my duty to give back to those in need. Ramen noodles are a stable food source for now. The best way I had of bringing up my numbers was a Snickers Protein bar and a cran/apple juice with 110% vitamin C. This combo is loaded with both protein and iron, with necessary vitamin C to help with the absorption of both. You may have gotten a phlebotomist who isn't as experienced (or skilled) and may have better luck with someone else trying your stick. 3. I was unable to get any info out of anybody before ibleft as to what that meant in concerns to future donations. At that moment I had a burning pain where the needle was in my arm. However, a daily vitamin won't replace a healthy diet. After donating plasma, it's important to rest and replenish your body. French fries, pizza, chips, candy, ice cream, and soda are high in sodium and should not be consumed on donation day. One thing to avoid before donating: caffeine. One 3 oz. Have iron pills also ocean spray cran-apple juice. My second or third donation during that time the phlebotomist blew my vein in my left arm. The fact that you needed to have a biopsy tells them that there is a possibility, even if only a slight one, that some other medical issue may be present. A big salad with beans, nuts, and seeds. Most sources of protein, especially meats, contain an ample amount of iron. A lump began forming, a hematoma, I began feeling sick. The plasma center that I donate at called today and told me that my protein levels are high and I need to come in and get blood work again. camarochix72 (author) from USA on April 01, 2016: Having one arm that performs better than the other is quite common. Should I only do it before non-lifting days? THAT JUST DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT TO ME!
