question about low white blood cell counts

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Hello, Wise Ones!

I just got a call from my rheumatologist telling me that my white blood cell

count is low again. I have been off of Plaquenil for about 3 months now so

it should be out of the system -- it can cause the white blood cells to drop.

I am curious if anyone else ever has this issue as it is my understanding

that RA is typically more associated with a HIGH white blood cell count -- not

LOW.

As I was just diagnosed with RA in November (by the cumulative blood work

from the past 2 years and the nodule on my elbow) after hovering between an RA

and lupus diagnosis for a couple of years, I am questioning whether the

diagnosis is really correct (read: not in denial -- just want an accurate

diagnosis!). I am seronegative too.

Anyone else with low white blood cells? If so, what medications did you use

to treat the RA? Currently, I am not on anything due to liver enzymes

elevated and this low white blood cell count.

Thanks, as always, for your expertise!

Love and Prayers,

Beth

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