I just got blood tests back from doing an insurance screening, and the row for glucose says: "results not valid due to glycolysis" What is that? Is that a problem I should look into?
posted on Apr 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Was my poop weird because I donated blood? SFW but contains qualitative poop analysis. Really. [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Woozy, nauseated, room going dim. Is there a way to beat it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Family (blood) question. I have an elderly aunt (mothers sister) who is about to die (90+ years old). I do NOT like my two sisters [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2008 - 15 answers

Where can one get inexpensive blood work-ups in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 1 answers

What's the value of blood donations? Is some blood worth more than other blood? [more inside]
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me find a way to keep my son's clothes on. [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 24 answers

Can two parents who are both O negative have an O positive offspring? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I temporarily boost my blood iron levels for the next 24 hours? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 21 answers

What are these reddish brown stains on the floor of my "vintage" apartment? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 12 answers

What activities can cause low blood pressure? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 5 answers

MorbidFilter: Who cleans up after a violent crime? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2007 - 23 answers

Looking to donate blood plasma in the greater Seattle area. Where do I go? [more inside]
posted on Sep 22, 2007 - 2 answers

[family squabble filter]: My brother is convinced that a human could survive by consuming nothing but blood from other humans. I want to prove him wrong without actually testing his theory. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 21 answers

When did California stop demanding blood tests before issuing marriage certificates? When they did require a blood test, how long did it take to get one? Thanks!
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 5 answers

I cut my foot pretty severely on a broken glass, and now it looks like someone slaughtered a pig on my hardwood floor. How do I get the blood stains out? [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2007 - 10 answers

Dentistry Filter: You are not a dentist; if you are, you are not my dentist. It being Sunday, though, and my surgeon being out of the office, I've got a question about my recent extractions. Rather unpleasant descriptions inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 12 answers

For obscure journalistic reasons, I need to determine whether a sample of liquid contains blood. [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 11 answers

why am I (almost) blacking out? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 29 answers

Major lifestyle change needed but there are a few curve balls to make this situation more challenging. I'm a full-time college student majoring in art, I work part-time, I'm poor enough to be on a state health plan, and I just learned I have high blood pressure. How do I make the changes necessary to lower my bp? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2007 - 29 answers

How do I get blood out of denim? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 18 answers

How quickly should I expect to be able to lower my resting heart rate and blood pressure through exercise? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 8 answers

I just watched the film Blood Diamond and am currently wondering just how much would that very sought after diamond actually be sold for? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 5 answers

[FemaleMasturbationFilter] Is it possible for a healthy twentysomething to hurt herself while masturbating, but not actually hurt-hurt? Boys don't read, you'll get heebed. Somewhat gross [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2007 - 35 answers

[Dental Filter] So, my gums are doing an awful lot of bleeding. It will be at least four months before I can go to the dentist. What can I do about this in the mean time? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2006 - 28 answers

What food will help my crazy fast metabolism? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2006 - 19 answers

How can I make drawing blood easier? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 21 answers

I always have bloody poop after a night out drinking. [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2006 - 18 answers

Chronic nose bleeds - how do I stop them? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 17 answers

When someone needs a blood transfusion, how do they know how much blood to put in? [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2006 - 13 answers

Women-- Post-coital bleeding? Your experience please. Icky details inside. [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 10 answers

Hello hivemind! Does anyone know a place where you can find of traditional japanese ukiyo-e such as this only much bigger and with a bigger resolution? The idea is to have a /lot/ of fighting samurai. Thankyouverymuch you're all such lovely people. Kisses!
posted on Oct 1, 2006 - 4 answers

How best to shower with a bloodied up face? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 16 answers

Need High-Res image of one particular Dawes Roll page. I have a low-res image, but I can't read some of the words. Longish story within. [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm giving blood today. I'm eating 1200 calories per day in an effort to lose a few pounds. Should I eat more to make up for the calories "burned" during donation?
posted on Jul 11, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm taking medication. Am I still eligible to donate blood in the UK? [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2006 - 11 answers

Getting Blood Drawn- Getting a Shot- Do you find it painful? any tricks? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 56 answers

MacabreFilter : Why doesn't my dog show an interest in my blood? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2006 - 18 answers

BloodFilter: How do new blood cells make their way out of bones? Help this anatomy-challenged Mefite understand! [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2006 - 14 answers

Help me determine how much green blood runs through my veins. [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2006 - 24 answers

DoctorFilter: Please scare me into being more conscientious, but not to a point where my anxieties go ape. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2006 - 23 answers

I have medically controlled high blood pressure. Is doing head and shoulder stands I find in lots of hatha yoga a really bad idea? If so, what's the physiology behind that and what substitutes are there? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2006 - 4 answers

While reading this excellent thread, an interesting question popped into my mind - why was bloodletting so popular for so long when it so obviously doesn't work? [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2005 - 27 answers

Why are Japanese fans curious about musicians' (actors', sports players' etc) blood types? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2005 - 9 answers

I have an awesome polo shirt with a white collar that got accidentally tossed in with a red shirt that bled all over everything in the load. Most of the other stuff was either jeans or house tees, but is there any way to salvage this collar without ruining the rest of the shirt?
posted on Sep 11, 2005 - 7 answers

Is heavy metal blood testing worth doing? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2005 - 9 answers

Any MeFites around who faint at the sight of blood? If so, are you aware of any close relatives who do the same? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2005 - 19 answers

Fainting spells: health concern or potential parlor trick? [more on the floor]
posted on Jul 8, 2005 - 17 answers

Hello, anyone have experience shipping human blood (for research) from North America to Hong Kong? Who is the best courier to use, best packing method used, problems encountered, etc? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2005 - 3 answers

I was wondering if any MeFites had ever experienced blood in their urine as a result of exercise. [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2005 - 10 answers