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Lichen planus and low white blood cell count

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Anne2428
Anne2428

Hi all, I have just had the results of some blood tests, liver, kidney, thyroid, B12 , folate and ferritn and a complete blood count. All were ok except they found slightly lowered white blood count in terms of lowered neutrophils. I have to have a retest in 4-6 weeks. Wondered if anybody has anything similar and if it resolved. I have both cutaneous and oral Lichen planus....

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  • julia52834
    julia52834 Anne2428

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    HI Anne2427 I always have low white blood cell counts and have ever since diagnosed with autoimmune diseases, 20 years now. I have OLP and LP, Sjogrens and Raynaunds. Because there is a correlation between Sjogrens and Lymphoma and low white cell count I have to see an oncologist once a year to be evaluated. All clear for me as I just had my yearly eval and no signs of cancer but still low white count so idk! One of the many mysteries surrounding autoimmune diseases.

    • Anne2428
      Anne2428 julia52834

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Julie......not sure what to make of mine.....only have LP and GP doesnt seem overly concerned but it is a bit of a worry..

  • bob701
    bob701 Anne2428

    Posted

    Hi Anne,

    I had the same thing as well. It went as low as 1.0 and now back at 1.5 over a couple of years. What is your reading and did the doctors suggest anything for improving it? In my case they did not. Thanks.

  • Anne2428
    Anne2428

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    Hi Bob my neutrophil count atm is 1.49......WBC 3.4 I have since seen my usual GP who is not concerned as everything else is ok .......I just wonder if this is my usual count or if it is the LP effect.......

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