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Chandler, AZ

Hello I am wondering if anyone else out there has the same issue. When having blood work done it shows that I have a high white blood cell count. My PCP is worried and tells me more blood work and even stool sample and testing are needed. On the other hand my Rhumey says it's so to speak normal with Lupus sufferers that white blood cell counts are higher then normal. My white blood cell count is always elevated and the last few blood tests over the last 4 to 5 months they are highly elevated.

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December 28, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

To me blood work for Lupus is so confusing.

December 28, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had a high wbc for the longest amd got put on antibiotics for a good minute but it eventually went down.

December 28, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

My wbc usually runs low. 2.8. I have not heard if low or high is common with lupus??

December 28, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you for your comment. This makes alot more sense to me.

December 31, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Interesting

December 28, 2018

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