Letter this morning from GP

villier

Was at GP on Monday for my monthly visit, he had been studying my blood tests after my recent ones showed up low white cell count, he said that was back to normal, but my red blood cells were slightly large and he was going to take blood as this can be a vitamin problem. I got a letter from him this morning that my white blood cell count was down again no mention of red blood cells(must have been ok), can I make an appointment to get them done again, does anyone know what causes the white blood cell count to fluctuate like this, this is the third time in a month it's happened........fedupoveractivemind.com.......sorryfortherant.com.........Marie xx

dreamdaisy

Don't be daft, there is no need to apologise because these things are unsettling and bothersome. I dont' know why this has happened but please take comfort in the fact that he is keeping an eye on this. Everything varies and fluctuates within the body over the course of a day - the bloods are just a measure of a situation at a certain time. Fret not, my lovely, you are being monitored and that is a good thing. ((())) DD

wall1409

I agree, my bloods are all over the place so dont worry , GP is looking after you, thats the main thing hun x

stickywicket

The other two are quite right, Marie. This is a frustrating time for you and, no doubt, a little worrying but at least he's monitoring you well. I think, after these bloods are done, I'd ask for an appointment to sort out what the results mean and what happens next. (())

villier

Thanks DD,Wall

I do appreciate My GP is looking after me, he has been great over the past eight years, it's just sometimes your mind totally runs away with you and you need a wee bit of reasurance, I didn't want to phone my sister as it is my nieces birthday today, I didn't want to spoil their celebrations....thanks again guys........Marie xx

villier

Thanks Sticky I do have to go back and see him in a couple of weeks anyway we will see what he says xx

barbara12

Sorry I cant help, but you do seem to have a good GP..the only time they ring me is if I dont go for a smear test...they lose money apparently if you dont go.
Hope you get things sorted very soon xx

frogmella

My gabapentin advice leaflet says it can cause white blood cell levels to drop - not sure if that is any use to you?

villier

Thanks Barbara and Frogmella, tried gabapentin didn't do anything for me, yes Barbara my GP has been very good with me over the years, I actually feel I should I should be on first name terms with him xx

bubbadog

I have to have bloods done everytime I see my Rhummey, they keep an eye on my count alot at the moment so your not a lone villier.

villier

Thanks for the reply Bubba, thats good you are getting monitored and they are keeping a good eye on you, I have been getting my blood checked every three weeks for nearly a year now and all has been fine until about a month ago, that's whats phasing me a wee bit, but I'm sure it will be something and nothing :roll: xx

bubbadog

Try and stay positive villier, we don't want Arther to beat us! As you say it could be something or nothing!