Stem Cell/ Bone Marrow Donation

[Spirit Dancer]

Originally Posted by CherylNYC

Really?! IBS disqualifies a person from becoming a donor? I had considered signing up to become a donor, but I'm constantly affected by IBS. What's the justification for excluding those of us with this condition?

Originally Posted by WolfyOne

I have been on the bone marrow registry for quite some time now and last week was contacted that I may be a match for someone. Sadly after I told them my IBS has been flaring up and they needed to know that before we went any further, I was told that I have to be free of flare ups for at least a year. I don't see where this is ever going to be possible because I have some really bad flare ups a few times a year. I wonder why they never said that to me when I first signed up and sent my info to them. I'm really bummed that I could have helped someone and they won't let me

Wolfy and Cheryl
Eagle Spirit has chemo today, so i'll ask what the reason is and they let you know. It might have to do with the injections to produce more stem cells as it can cause discomfort and possibly bowel distubance for a few days. At any rate we and others appreciate that you even tried to donate.