The CFIDS Association of America has received several inquiries about the advisability of CFIDS patients donating blood

Donating blood is not recommended for CFS patients

The CFIDS Association of America has received several inquiries about the advisability of CFIDS patients donating blood. The Association recommends that CFIDS patients refrain from donating blood, bone marrow or organs, as it is currently unknown whether or not this is a safe practice since the contagion issue has not been resolved. Additionally, donating blood may not be safe for persons with CFIDS (PWCs). Research has shown that many PWCs have low blood volume and other vascular problems, and removing additional blood could provoke a relapse.