Any Nurses? 20,000 WBC

[jrsygal37]

Just wondering if there are any nurses on here. My white blood count came back 20,000 and my neutriphils were also high out of range. I got very sick early Monday morning. Came out of no where. Was at my MD and then at the ER on IV. Was told that even with a virus blood count should not be this high. I'm very nervous. I was under the care of an oncologist for years for a high white count. He diagnosed me hyper cellular or pre leukemia then chronic. I've been pretty stable for a couple of years now. Just wondering if any of our nurses have any input on this. I have an appt. Wed. with the oncologist again and this Friday with an MD. I switched today the MD I had for 14 years. When I was sick on Monday, he treated me with accupuncture and then I ended up in ER. and, Six years ago he missed the Leukemia so I thought it was time for a change and am now going to one of the other doctors in the group that I've known for years. Any input would be appreciated. Just kind of scared and nervous. And, still feeling sick and weak. Thanks. Elaine

[Blueyes]

Elaine, I'm so sorry you are sick. Gayle is our resident nurse, and she's on vacation. I think it's a good idea that you changed doctors, since that one missed what he did. I know you must be very afraid..I hear it in you post. Try to take it easy until your next appointment, and don't hesitate to go to the ER if you feel worse. Please keep us informed. May God bless and comfort you! Betsi

[jrsygal37]

Thank You Betsi. Elaine

[Janet]

Elaine...I'm glad you're here, but sorry to read you're not feeling well. Betsi is right....Gayle isn't here right now and she is our own wonderful nurse. You can call your Dr. and they will tell you what the counts mean if you think it will help you not worry as much.

I too can tell in your post that you're worried. I will keep you in my prayers Elaine.

[Blueyes]

I have you on my mind today Elaine. How are you doing? Did you find out anything yet? Are you feeling any better? Sorry for all the questions...I'm just concerned

[DianaB]

Elaine, I'm so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well. It sounds like something that definitely needs to be looked at by a doctor so I'm glad that you have appointments. I'll say a prayer. Let us know how you're doing. Hugs!

[jrsygal37]

Thanks everyone. And, Betsi it's never a bother to ask someone how they are. I really appreciate your concern. I feel much better (Physically) today. Still a little tired and weak but no where near as sick as I was. I was able to get into the MD yesterday. This is the new MD that I changed to. I've known him since he first started with the practice about five years ago. I actually had him taking care of my mom and over the years became friends with him. He got me right in yesterday and he said that I should not worry too much over the high white count and the Leukemia being back. He said that to him the high white count indicates more of a bacteria infection rather then the leukemia because the Nepha somthings are high rather then the Lympha somethings. He is concerned over what is causing the high whites and today I had some more blood work done and will go back to the MD on Monday morn. His first concered was Menangitis and he said that would have been the first he'd have looked for but since I seem better that it can't be that. His second thought was the Swine Flu because he said that my symptoms were that of the flu. He was upset that the hospital did not admit me and he said if between now and Monday I feel sick like that that I'm to go to the ER and have him called and he'll have me admitted. I'm keeping my appt. with the oncologist on Wed. unless my whites are normal again. Anyway, at this point I don't know much more but am happy that I'm not sick like I was and very thankfull for all you guys here you really are wonderful gals Elaine

[Gina]

Elaine.. I am sorry to hear that you were not feeling well, and with all thats going on. I hope that your tests come back negative. I tell you there is never a dull moment in life. Keep us posted and don't worry your new dr. seems to be on top of things...

[Blueyes]

It's great that you now have a doctor that you have confidence in..what a relief!! I'm glad you feel some better. I hope they pinpoint the problem..and I'm so glad you are still going to the oncologist! Keep us posted, and get well, lol!!!

[DianaB]

I'm glad that you have a doctor that you're happy with and that your sickness isn't as serious as you first thought. I hope that you start feeling a lot better! Hugs!!

[judy]

Oh Elaine! Thank goodness it's not the leukemia. Even if it is the swine flu, the fact that you are feeling better means that it's not such a serious case. I hope they find out what it really is, so you don't have to worry anymore.

Sending hugs!

[gja1000]

Hi Elaine, glad you are feeling better! It sounds like you are getting good care with the new doc.

I would have said the high white count sounded more like bacterial infection than leukemia. I hope you continue to improve and/or they find out what is going on!

Keep us posted.

[Janet]

Hope you're continuing to feel better Elaine. It's comforting to have a Dr. you feel is looking out for you.

[jrsygal37]

Went back to my MD this morning and the second set of labs that were done Friday, came back fine. My whites are back where they should be, so I don't have to follow up with the oncologist this Wed. I'm really greatful. You know when I first woke up sick I swore it was the flu. I was really really bad for about four solid days. The ER took a nose swab to test for Swine Flu and it came back negative. Now, I was told this morning by my MD that he believes what I had was Swine Flu. He said that the swab test is like a throat culture and if done too early will give a false negative. Ya think the hospital should have known this. I asked about Tamiflu for my husband and two sons but he suggested to do the wait and see since it's been almost 10 days. The incubation period is 1-3 days prior to symptoms and 7-10 days contagious from onset of symptoms. I really hope my family does not get this. It was the worse thing I've ever gotten. Even the Leukemia did not make me as sick as this flu did. Anyway, thanks for all your thoughts. You guys are the greatest. Elaine

[Blueyes]

Oh Elaine, I'm so happy for you!! I was really concerned!

I'll bet you DID have the swine flu No wonder you felt so bad!! Even just the thought of that is scary!!! I sure hope your family doesn't get it!

Take good care of yourself...it may take a while to build up your strength!