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a_cure_will_come
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Joined : Jul 2007
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Posted 8/27/2007 1:05 PM (GMT -8)
Hey Guys,

I got a call from my GI today with some dishearting news. My white blood count is up, and I am going to get more blood work done as soon as I can. In my 4 years of having this disease, I have never had an elevated count. Has anyone ever had one? I know there are many causes for it, including infection and even luekima. Any experiences or thoughts would be greatly apperacited. I have to admit that this has me quite shaken.

--Mike

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marty1976
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Posted 8/27/2007 1:27 PM (GMT -8)
There are many reasons but if your Uc is flaring this would be normal enough.It can also be caused by other related conditions like arthritis and it can also be brought on by infections as you say. I wouldn't get too stressed about it.Wait and see what the other blood results are like.Some drugs can also cause an elevated WBC.
Hope you feel better soon
Marty
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FosterDad
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Posted 8/27/2007 1:59 PM (GMT -8)
When I had my blood work done about a month ago, I also had a slightly elevated WBC and all my doctors were not worried about it.  Like FBS says, I wouldnt worry to much about it until you get other tests done.

Hang in there.

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cycling_sasquatch
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Posted 8/27/2007 3:07 PM (GMT -8)
I've had elevated WBC before. A couple of months ago it was at like 21. I was also on a higher dose of pred. then too, which can cause it to be high. Last blood work it was down to 10.5 which is normal. The doctor also always attributes a high WBC to general UC inflammation. You don't say how high yours is, but I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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UCJuly2007
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Posted 8/27/2007 3:21 PM (GMT -8)

Thoughts and prayers are with you.  I, too, have had an elevated WBC and everything turned out to be ok.

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tjf
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Posted 8/27/2007 4:22 PM (GMT -8)
Mine's been elevated too. Hang in there and keep us posted! Try not to worry!!!
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a_cure_will_come
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Posted 8/27/2007 5:50 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you everyone for the responses. I called the nurse back and she said that my count was not alarmingly high, so that is a good sign. I was in the midist of a mini-flare when I had the blood work taken, so hopefully that contributed to the cause. I am going to try and get my next bloodwork done tommarow morning before work. I will keep eveyone posted with the results, which I probably wont get for a week or two. I am still quite nervous, however.

This board has always been a great place for help. Thanks again for the responses, they turly mean a lot.

--Mike

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schrek-chewbacca hunk
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Posted 8/27/2007 5:58 PM (GMT -8)

Of course you are nervous, a completely normal reaction.  That doesn't make it easy however.  My thoughts are with you, but maybe you might want to do some mind body connection stuff to help you through these tribulations.  In the meantime, perhaps deep breathing, or meditation, praying, yoga, taichi, music therapy, anything that might help you to calm your mind until you get back to your old self.

I use wild devine guided meditation software and music, some praying/med as well.

Best wishes to you,

bob 

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Lonie
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Posted 8/27/2007 6:48 PM (GMT -8)
Hey Mike, it's understandable to be concerned. I have my bloodwork done every six weeks, and you can bet my WBC is the first thing I check when I get my results to make sure it hasn't changed much. I too had an elevated count when I was really flaring, but now I'm back to normal. As most have said before me, when your body is fighting off an infection, that will cause the counts to go up. Take care my friend, and let us know how those tests turn out. We'll be waiting!
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kb5
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Posted 8/29/2007 9:29 AM (GMT -8)
I went throught a similar situation recently. A high WBC just means there is inflammation somewhere in the body. They will do more tests but it could jsut be the UC. I went to a hemotologist and they found absolutely nothing wrong with me besides UC. My GI just wanted to be thourough. I hope this is all that is going on with you. Feel better and try not to worry!
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