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02-14-2014, 07:53 PM | #1 | ||
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In October 2013 I got my flu and pneumonia shots. That evening, I had a fever with the shakes (chills). I had always heard that the flu shot can cause "flu like" symptoms. I let it go until I started feeling worse. I went back to my primary care doctor who immediately sent me to the emergency room. I ended up in the hospital for a week. My white blood count was down under 1.0 and my neutrophil count was 200. Both numbers were severely low. The only thing that would get my WBC/Neutro count up was Neupogen injections. This is a drug typically given to people with cancer to boost their WBC so they can get their next chemo treatment. I had a bone marrow test done with nothing negative found. I am still suffering from the low blood counts and need the Neupogen. The doctors cannot tell me what caused/is causing my problems. My diagnosis is severe neutropenia. All that the doctor can tell me is that my illness is auto immune related as I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis.When my numbers are down, I am basically a slave to my home as I cannot be out in public because of the infection risk.
Anyone been through anything like this or have any thoughts? Could the flu or pneumonia shot have caused this? |
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02-15-2014, 12:06 PM | #2 | ||
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Do you know what your vitamin D, B12, zinc and copper are?
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Heid200 (03-07-2014) |
02-15-2014, 06:42 PM | #3 | ||
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I don't know what those levels are. The main concern of the doctors has been my WBC. I know I have a complete blood count done weekly but not sure if those are shown on a CBC
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02-16-2014, 07:56 AM | #4 | ||
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--would show up in a standard blood count; those tests have to be specifically requested.
Certain patterns in the red blood cell tests, such as hemoglobin and cell volume, might point to a need to request said tests, however. Definitely question the physicians. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Heid200 (03-07-2014) |
02-16-2014, 08:45 AM | #5 | ||
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Please do follow up to find out. Also, if you are on any medications, you need to look at them as a possible cause.
The body needs Vitamin D3, B12, folate, B6, iron, zinc and copper for blood production. There are others but these are the most important. That is a very low ANC but the good thing is that your bone marrow is responding to the Neupogen. When you do go out or to the doctors, be sure to wear a good mask to protect yourself. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Heid200 (03-07-2014) |
03-07-2014, 09:10 PM | #6 | ||
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After reading these responses , I began taking a quality multi-vitamin that contains the listed vitamins/minerals. My last blood workup was WBC 4.6 and ANC of 1.9. That is a vast improvement! Especially considering it has been 3-4 weeks since my last Neupogen injection. Maybe there was some type of deficiency that the multivitamin is addressing.
Everyone's input is greatly appreciated! Rich |
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