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bain5

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Low White Blood Cell Count
Posted: 04-20-04 08:55am

I have have a cbc several times, and my white blood count has been from 2.6 to 4.4. My doctor has ordered a bone marrow aspiration and a chest x-ray. What could she be looking for? What else might the low white blood cell count mean?
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tu61680

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Low White Blood Cell Count
Posted: 07-06-04 14:40pm

I have had three cbc test now and all are saying low white blood cell count around 3.2. My doctor has ordered another blood test in two to three weeks to check the numbers again. What are your symptoms that caused you to go to the doctor? I initially went because of anxiety issues. Other than that I don't believe to show any other symptoms. What are the doctors telling you now? Thanks!
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tiredone

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Joined: 09 May 2005
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Location: australia
Low White Cells
Posted: 05-10-05 17:57pm

I have the opposite high white count I too have to wait 2-3 weeks for another blood test, also I went to have thyroid and iron test which came back fine but showed white cells its a long time to wait,good luck to u
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juilepuff

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Posted: 06-25-05 23:37pm

Hi, my husband is in the hospital now, running many tests. They suspect hairy cell leukemia. I am trying to get educated on this. His white blood cell count has been 1.1 very low. He has been in the hospital for 7 days now, his temp goes up, very weak, flu like symptoms. Just wonderin if anyone can relate. Thanx, julie
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tiredone

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Posted: 07-04-05 08:22am

Hi julie how is ur husband now? I have same symptons but my white cell is too high my counts have been,18.6 then 13.2 todays came back at 16.8 my doctor has no idea she sent me for a ct scan today,also urine test came back with white cells in it apparntly this is not normal I see her again in a couple of days to see what scan says,but shes decided its time for me to see a specialist cause of the white cells,this has been going on for 4 months now its driving me crazy,keep posting would like to see how your husband goes,i wish him all the best.
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Maris102304

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Help!
Posted: 09-13-05 15:11pm

I have a low white blood cell count. What could this be? I have had this for a year now and the doctor is sending me to a specialist. Could someone please tell me what this could be. I am worried. I would really appreciate some feed back. Is this something to be worried about?
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LIBlondie45

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Posted: 09-14-05 16:49pm

Your low white blood count could mean you're fighting an infection or some sort. Ask your doctor to do a blood smear and blood clotting test. I think those 2 tests can determine more things. You don't want to have a bmb (bone marrow biopsy) unnecessarily as they're painful.

Don't worry ahead of time because if it is something bad, you'll have plenty of time to worry then. Just focus on other things to get your mind off your worries.

Write the board back to let us know what the dr says.
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darredet

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Anemia, Low White Blood Cell Count, Thyroid Nodule
Posted: 11-07-05 06:00am

My wife was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule in may. In september she found out it was a toxic adenoma, meaning it was doing all the work of the thyroid and was a non cancerous condition. Three weeks later she was in the hospital for a blood transfusion because of anemia. Her hemoglobin had dropped to 4.3. At the same time we discovered her white blood cell count was low. At that time it was 4.1. Now her levels are around 3.4. She is responding to the iron supplements she is taking. Her hemoglobin is now up to 12.7--right within normal range. Her blood platelets are perfect.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Thank you.

Darren
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hankat

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Posted: 02-20-06 18:11pm

My white blood cell count has been around 1.6-2.5 for the last year or two. I have lupus (sle), so the doctors are attributing it to that and the immunosuppresants (although when they take me off those for a few weeks to test for the wbc, it stays around the same). You'd think it would be high since lupus is your white blood cells attacking your own body...Who knows. Anyone esle familiar with this?
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stefanie

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Posted: 02-26-06 05:41am

I also have low white count and it's sle lupus, don't get to worried so fast it's great that your doc is looking for an answer believe me its very good, sit tight and do what he tells you and please let us know what you find
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jls

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Posted: 03-20-06 21:38pm

I was in doctor's office today for a regualr checkup. My wbc is 3.5, but the doctor says it is okay considering the level of other things such as gran (54.8%), lympth (40.3%), and mid (4.9%). I really don't understand what they are.

I don'y have any symptoms related low wbc, except for frequent canker sores.
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michellebout

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Don't Worry
Posted: 05-18-06 15:50pm

Hey, I think you don't have to worry about that. My father has had the wbc level around 3.5 for so many years. He is 63 and still he is very strong. So don't worry too much, keep taking test periodically and good luck.
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ritalindanger

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Ritalin ?
Posted: 08-20-06 22:19pm

Has anyone here with leukemia or suspect of leukemia ever taken ritalin or a ritalin type drug? Is so, for how long? If so, please email me at rita lindanger@yahoo.Com, I am not likely to return to check each post. Thank you.
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