Thursday, July 22, 2010 SkylaDagaz asks

Q: Low White Blood Cells

I have RA & Sjogrens Syndrome

I went to my Rheumy July 13 this month and was ordered to stop all medications MTX and Enbrel due to have a very low white blood cell count. He said he needs to see if it's the medication effecting me (which is rare) & if it's not that I will need to see a hematologist. I've missed 2 shots now and going on 2 doses of the MTX (I take my shots on thurs and my pills on sundays). I'm going to get bloodwork done on the 27th and I have to call him 2 days after that to get the results and the next step I need to take.

I'm scared, he made it seems like it wasn't going to be the meds and that I might have another problem. I'm also having him test me for lupus so I will know soon if I have that.

Has anyone here dealt with low white blood cells that weren't a cause of your medication? & if so what were the results behind it?

Thanks!

Ps: i'm superrrr sore without any medications, this sucks so bad! :'(

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Answers (1)

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

7/23/10 8:49pm

I have heard of other people experiencing this kind problem, but for the life of me, I can't remember who they were. If you don't get any response to this question in another day or two, try asking your question again in a SharePost. They tend to get more traffic than the individual questions in the Q&A section, so there is a better chance that somebody will see your post and reply.

You may want to call your rheumatologist and ask for help in dealing with the pain. Not only are you worried about how this will turn out, but you're also dealing with your RA being more present. Getting better painkillers may help address one of your problems.

Good luck! Please let us know how things go?

V, Health Guide

7/23/10 9:17pm

Hi, Lene. Glad to see you back. Hope you are MUCH better. I think Ronie had to be off her meds for two years because of low blood counts...???

SkylaDagaz

7/24/10 3:14am

TWO YEARS?! omg how horrible!!!!

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

7/24/10 12:13pm

you may be right - try sending her a message.

SkylaDagaz

7/24/10 3:13am

okay thank you!

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