Hi there! It is just the type of disease that it is! Be thankful that it cannot be! Wouldn't it be great if aids could not be passed on, among other things.
Sincerely,
sandy

I was told the same thing. Also, my aunt used to donate regularly. After awhile, the blood bank called and said, "you have some strange antibodies in your blood... We'd prefer if you didn't donate anymore." she found that odd. After a little research I formed a bit of a hypothesis. People who have or are carriers of autoimmune disorders may have aggressive antibodies in their blood. In a transfusion situation, these antibodies (that can't always tell the difference between invading cells and healthy native tissue) could be a potential hazard. Also, if you have an autoimmune disorder, there are a number of things that can exacerbate the situation. Stress, lack of sleep, etc. Can cause trouble. I would assume that blood loss could as well.

It's just my guess...

--oak