I am a 33 yo male who has been generally
healthy up until about a year ago. For the
past year I have become more and more
fatigued; just basically no energy. I saw
a doctor for an unrelated problem (sudden
rapid heart rate) that was diagnosed as
benign. However, the bloodwork showed that
my white cell count was significantly
raised at 18. The dr. didn't seem too
concerned and sent me on my way. I later
developed a pain in my side under my ribs
where the spleen is located. It lasted for
about 2 months and seemed to go away. I
had started to be concerned but when it
went away I put it out of my mind. Another
episode of svt sent me to the dr. again.
Still it was determined to be no big deal
but the bloodwork showed I still had a
high white cell count at 16. I didn't tell
him about the pain as it was gone then.
Then pain has returned after 2 months of
being gone. I am still exhausted as usual
with the pain and headaches now and a
general achiness. Also, I have noticed a
few pinpoint red specks on my skin; only a
few though. My question is would an
enlarged spleen from leukemia or other
cancer come and go like that? Are my
symptoms indicative of leukemia? Any info
will be helpful. Thanks.
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Ingahy
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 1 Location: ,
Leukaemia Symptoms Posted: 07-27-07 06:19am
Hi,
I was diagnosed with leukaemia (CML) in
2001, had Bone Marrow transplant in 2002.
Permanent fatigue and enlarged spleen were
amongst the symptoms that I had prior to
my treatment. However, having enlarged
spleen (splenomegaly) does not necessarily
mean that you have leukaemia, it can be
caused by other health related problems as
well.
My advice to you is to see a Doctor or a
Haematologist; they will be able to tell
you what causes your symptoms. Do not wait
until it is too late, leukaemia can be
treated if detected at an early stage.
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CANDYxoxLOVER
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 31 Aug 2007 Posts: 83 Location: , Northern Canada
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Posted: 03-21-08 18:22pm
wow i have the exact same thing! i went to
the doctor and he said i have tachycardia
(rapid heart rate above 120 bpm)and thats
it and now i have new syntoms like
enlarged lynph nodes, and stuff too. I
know how u feel, and i dont know what to
do either.
