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Does Anybody Have A Low White Blood Count With Their RA Or With Medications For RA
My WBC is often at a low point between 2.9 and 3.0 and worry about getting infections.
I tend to run on the low side with WBC counts as well as Hemoglobin. Was lucky that I didn't catch every bug or illness my students had. I tend to wash my hands a lot because that's one way to get germs from someone. When tending sick grandkids, I wear a mask. (My doctor gave me some when the flu was rampant.)
Yes, people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have a low white blood cell count, especially if they are taking certain medications. For instance:
- Methotrexate and other immunosuppressive drugs can lower white blood cell counts.
- Biologic drugs used to treat RA can also affect blood counts, including white blood cells.
Yes, my white count is low. Doctor told me yesterday that I should not be at risk for increased infections, but I do not really believe that. She has said several things that do not completely ring true, such as not to stop the methotrexate while I had shingles.
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