these 2 have gone up slowly over the months RDW and cholesterol but my eosinphils are now 21 ! Ref range between 0 and 5
Oh lord
Posted by HK (Member # 45290) on :
Also same number on differential
Posted by dal123 (Member # 6313) on :
Parasites! Eosinophils rise with parasites.
Posted by Rumigirl (Member # 15091) on :
I know the best parasitologist around in NYC. Can you get there? He's expensive and not in-network, but he's the best anywhere. PM me, if you want his info.
What else did the pulmonologist say? Actually, that wasn't your pulmonologist saying parasites! But, yes, that's about the only thing that would make your eosinophils go that high.
Posted by minimonkey (Member # 8693) on :
Minne were that high (actually even higher!) before treating for babesia. They're normal now.
Posted by Notti (Member # 43843) on :
Besides a parasitic infection, your eosinophil count can be elevated because of an allergic reaction like hay fever, asthma, a food allergy or a drug reaction. An allergic reaction is the most common cause.
Some auto-immune diseases can also cause an elevated count. Another cause that is less common is eosinophilic leukaemia.
If the problem persists and all other causes are excluded a diagnosis of hypereosinophilic syndrome can be considered.
I think it is best not to draw any conclusions yet and ask your doctor's advice.
Posted by bluelyme (Member # 47170) on :
Hk can you treat with any modality...do you have anybfight any fight. ..thoughts are with you