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Topic: wbc low since antibiotics

lad1121
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Member # 20133

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Since antibiotics 600 mg azithromyacin, and 100 mgs. minocycline, my wbc and platelet count dropped.

My M.D. wants me to see a hematologist, but my LLMD says this is completely normal.

I am so scared.

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kim812
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 17644

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I have an ongoing problem with low WBC. If mine gets below 3.0 then my doctor has me stop the abx for a week until I am tested again.

He also advises me to stay out of crowded places during this time since it becomes much more risky of catching something.

I have my blood tested everyweek because I have been having problems with this.

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Pinelady
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 18524

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From histories this is normal in lyme .

It is quid pro quo, meaning the white cells are

hiding the spirochetes and you are killing them so

you are going to lose some of those that are

damaged faster. I would listen to my LLMD at the

same time protecting myself by whatever means.

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Suspected Lyme 07 Test neg One band migrating in IgG region
unable to identify.Igenex Jan.09IFA titer 1:40 IND
IgM neg pos
31 +++ 34 IND 39 IND 41 IND 83-93 +
DX:Neuroborreliosis

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venus
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 16991

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I had the same problem. My doctor had me stop the zith and rifampin for a while. Turned out it was the rifampin. I am back on it, but we are monitoring pretty closely.

The abx and the disease can lower wbc.

Kathy

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Severe neurological problems. Probably sick for years. Became chronically sick in Aug 2007. Undiagnosed for another 15 months. Started treatment for lyme and bart Sept. 2008. Improving, but very slowly.

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