Re: Re: High white blood count anybody

October 2, 2002

High white blood count (14,000+) showed up in first visit to rheumatologist

in 1989 (before I had ever even heard of prednisone, much less taken

it--from 1994 through 2000 and again this year since April I have taken

prednisone, and it has elevated my white blood count to 16,000+). I was

suspected of having Lupus due to positive ANA and one other positive blood

test found in lupus patients -- diagnosis not conclusive: collagen being

attacked by my own bodies antigens, or is it antibodies? By 1989 I was

experiecing arthritis symptoms and peeling feet (4 dermatologists diagnosed

as athlete's feet, but medication never worked). In 1994 I changed primary

physicians and she referred me to yet another dermatologist who immediately

suspected psoriasis, took a biopsy and confirmed psoriasis. This time the

prescribed medication (topical) gave me relief and I could wear closed shoes

once again. When psoriasis reported to rheumatologist, diagnosis given of

psoriatic arthritis and have been treated for it ever since. Still maintain

high white blood count -- my mother had lupus and my father had psoriasis,

so in my mind because Mom always had high white blood count--so I assume

must be some connection there. My rheumatologist shared in 1994 that he had

long suspected instances of " mixed autoimmune disease. " So, hope I have

provided some food for thought, as well as reassurance that PA and high

white blood count can and do co-exist.

in VA

[ ] Re: High white blood count anybody

> Hi Janice,

> Are you, by any chance, taking prednisone or any other steroids? They

will

> elevate white blood counts. If not, you should discuss this with your MD

if

> other medications could be keeping it elevated or explore possible sources

> such as infection.

>

> > High white blood count anybody ?

> >

>

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