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High platelets

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courtnay26
courtnay26

Hi

I went to the doctor a while ago because

My platelets where just above the ref range

Do you know if this is normal

My WBC's were also

Normal High, like 10.5

Thanks

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  • harrishill1
    harrishill1 courtnay26

    Posted

    Hi courtnay26. Having high red and white blood count is not normal. The doctor shd refer you to a hematologist right away. The symptoms are the same as when I was sent to the hematologist and was diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera. Of course it does not mean this will be your diagnosis. However, the hematologist would be the best one to decide. Please ask your doctor for a referral. Hope you get diagnosed soon. Let us know the outcome. harrishill
    • courtnay26
      courtnay26 harrishill1

      Posted

      I asked the nurse I saw about it

      I said is it possible my body is fighting something

      She said no

      Honestly, you think they would know

      White blood ceĺls are not usually at the top

      Of the reference range

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