White blood cells

[Doey1962]

Does anyone else have consistently high white blood cells, mine go higher with each blood test, strange thing is I don't feel unwell. Any ideas.

[Hayleyrose28]

Hi

I have persistently high white blood cell counts. My drs say this can be anything from stress, to inflammation, to infection. Also, if you’re being treated with steroids that can also elevate some people’s WBC count according to my rheumatologists. So, it doesn’t necessarily have to be an infection or feeling unwell, but should be kept an eye on nevertheless. x

[Doey1962]

Thank you, I am just wondering how high they have to get, before they Investigate, with each blood test they are higher, I know my medication can course elevated white cells, but surely there is s limit to how high they can go?

[Hayleyrose28 in reply to Doey1962]

Theoretically they should investigate when it goes above the limit, but especially if the results are going higher with each test. If you’re concerned raise it with your rheumatologist (or GP if your GP is managing your bloods) - there could be an underlying issue, so they should really investigate it.

I’m no medical expert, but I guess like any blood result it can continue to climb until the underlying issue is resolved, I don’t believe there is a limit per se.

[Doey1962 in reply to Hayleyrose28]

I am due to see my rheumatologist next month, so guessing they will look into it. Let's hope so. Thank you for your reply. X

[Freckle1000 in reply to Doey1962]

Two heads are better than one. Perhaps get you're GP to do some investigating too. I have no idea why you would have elevating WBC's ? but it sounds like something that needs a quickish- explanation.

[Doey1962 in reply to Freckle1000]

Thank you, more blood tests, they say this needs close monitoring

[Freckle1000 in reply to Doey1962]

Good to hear.

Xx

[Jmiller623]

Depends on how high and what the differential shows. How high is the count? What are the number/percentage of lymphocytes, neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, monocytes? If the differential is within normal range, that’s reassuring.