Friday, February 22, 2013

Wondering why a high count.

Everything was going fine and I was feeling good and then I got a phone call from my doctor's office.  My blood test showed that I have an elevated white cell blood count.  OK?  What does that mean?  Well, I guess that they don't know and they told me to go see a hematologist.  Since they didn't give any reference to any, I searched the internet for local hematologists.  I was surprised to find a lot of them around here so picked one that was easy to get to.  The one I picked is just off the interstate.  Shouldn't be a problem getting there.

Now I have it figured out that they probably think that I have some kind of cancerMy wife and I did some research and found a lot of causes but the largest percentage was cancer somewhere or an infection.  I opt for the infection.  We will see in a couple of weeks when I go to hematologist.

I thought that white blood cells were a good thing but like everything else, too much of a good thing can also be bad.  I take micornized beta glucan to ramp up my immune system.  Maybe I ramped it up too much (grin).  Nah, I don't think that is possible.  Now, you all have a great day today, you hear?

PS. I almost forgot, the doc also says that my thyroid is not working as good as it should and I am to start on thyroid pills.  He wanted to give me Synthroid but I told him I would only take the natural stuff, so he changed it to Armour.

14 comments:

  1. I'm definitely hoping it's an infection. Hope you get to see the hematologist soon and get it taken care of soon. Best Wishes for the best of health!

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  2. I am not one who likes to go to doctors or take pills, but sometimes it is for the best, but not always.

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  3. During this season, i'm opting for an infection. Also, the thyroid thing runs in my family. My dotter had to have hers removed when she was 16. It will take a while to find the right amount of the med, too low or too hi....so hang in there.

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  4. Probably an infection. Doesn't take much to spike a white count.

    Take care of yourself, Dizzy.

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  5. Trouble, that is what I think. I have no symptoms of low thyroid. Don't understand it.

    Sixbears, that is true and hope it is but he said it was on the high side a year ago, too, when it was tested but not as high as this year.

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  6. I know what the problem is, I am allergic to doctors.

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  7. Better to find out now what it is, buddy. I am opting in for the infection myself!

    Guess that's kinda like saying I hope you get hit by a car and not a big rig!

    Drink more coffee and hope for the best!

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  8. With me it's my red blood count. My doctor wanted me to see a hematologist, and when I called that dept and they answered "Cancer Center" I said no thanks. There is no way I would go for treatment for any kind of cancer, so I don't want to know if I ever get it. I would be willing to bet I don't have cancer, but I depried the Med Center of charging Medicare and Blue Cross for umpteen tests.

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  9. Gypsy, I feel about the same way, except I want to take a few more trips before I take that last long ride.

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    1. I would sure want to know if I had cancer!!!, So much of it can be cured now, so the sooner it's found the better.

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  10. Another good reason to stay away from doctors and their blood tests... without them you're fine, well and healthy.
    Until you get sick of course...

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  11. I hope they don't find anything serious when you have your appointment.

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  12. TFT, my sentiments exactly!! Boy did I goof up.

    Jill, I am sure they will milk this for as much as they can then tell me there ain't noth'n wrong. . .

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