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Has anyone else developed a LOW white blood cell count and neutrophil count 5 months after possible tick bite? (Quest Lyme test was negative 2 months after poss bite)
I was in a tick infested area and had severe neurological issues and thankfully my doctor treated me with 30 days of Doxycycline and 14 days of IV Ceftriaxone.
I am still symptomatic daily and out of work but am now seeing a LLMD. I get results of my IGenex testing next week.
I researched the low blood counts and it says if could be result of autoimmune problem. Thanks
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sammy
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What does the rest of your CBC look like? Are lymphocytes, monocytes, or eosinophils elevated? (Or high end of normal...?)
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I would look at Ehrlichia. It does that and bloodwork can be subtle -- like a regular doctor would not comment. It can cause neuro problems especially in the extremities -- arms, legs and head.
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YES! I have had a low white blood cell count since being sick.
I have read that it is because of antibiotics... your immune system thinks it doesn't have to fight.
Others say Lyme causes it. I do know Like Jordana said Erlichia can cause as well as Babesia.
I think mine is caused by Babesia, but I don't know.
A NP told me to take IP6 Gold, but I am trying Transfer Factor to give them a boost.
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Thanks so much. As always the info and support provided here is so valuable!
My LLMD ordered the full panel of tests for Lyme and co-infections from IGenex so will hopefully have answers when I see him next week
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If you check for it at iHerb.com you can read reviews. Although there are different brands, the basic compound is all manufactured by one firm in Japan. http://www.iherb.com/search?kw=ahcc&sr=4
Ask your LLMD about it. You can google for AHCC white blood cells for more info.
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Yes, I have this problem. It has actually gotten worse since abx treatment. However, I have started to feel better. So I am not using it as a gauge to my overall health. I do hope my numbers improve though over time.
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