Brenda Brenda:
ShepherdsDog ShepherdsDog:
I never have really given blood. last time I gave it, they put the sharp thingy right through my vein. I had a huge black bruise all around my arm, including my elbow.....I had to pump my arm just to give them their bag. I only give a couple vials every two months
For as far as I know, I can't give blood.
You can. The question is 'if you've lived outside north america for longer than 6 months in the last 5 years'. You were not in sub-saharan Africa or deepest darkest Paupa New Guinea, so you'd most likely be a low risk for spreading HIV, Hep C or Malaria.