Low white blood cell count?

[Purple Fish]

Hi all,

Im 40 years old and my weekend is about to be ruined with worry. I had a blood test last week forward 40 to 75 year health check just out of interest. Had a letter this morning to say I need another blood test in two weeks. My cholesterol was fine, my lives function test was fine but apparently my white blood cell count was only 3.1when normal is between 4 and 10. I am so scared .

[Annie0904]

My daughter had the same and they said it does fluctuate quite a lot so nothing to worry about. She had another test a few weeks later and it had gone up again.

[Purple Fish]

Thank you so much for your reply. I Googled earlier. What a mistake! Some horrible stuff came up I don't want to mention.

[Annie0904]

The worst scenarios always show up on google...take no notice off it. I worried about my daughter (she is 27) but she was fine :)

[Purple Fish]

I know not to Google but I couldn't help it. Thanku for your positive post :-)

[Annie0904]

If you have had a viral infection recently it could also cause a low white blood cell count. Apparently it can also be a genetic and insignificant thing. :)

[Purple Fish]

I had a viral infection the end of February, but I should think Im ok now. Im very active, working full time with two teenagers. I cycle and walk everywhere.

[Annie0904]

I don't think you have anything to worry about :)

[Purple Fish]

Thank you. One website I found was saying it could be stress or a deficiency in your diet.

[Purple Fish]

Got another blood test on Wednesday. Going to boost up my immunity in the meantime with extra vitamin C pills.

[Annie0904]

I am sure you will be fine :)

[Purple Fish]

Thank you, I keep going from negative to positive thoughts but that's health anxiety for you!

[Purple Fish]

Just wanted to thank Annie0904 for the support, I'd been going out of my mind but feel so much better now. Will keep you posted! Bloody health anxiety!!!!

xxxx

[Annie0904]

No problem :) Just keep those positive thoughts there!! :D

[rooby]

Hi there just wanted to reassure you some more, I have low white cell count every time I have blood taken and I have had a lot of blood tests, I am in my 40s too and apart from bipolar2 am physically fit and healthy. Drs have told me it is normal for some people. The only time it was ever a problem was when I was put on a mood stabilizer that was known to cause white cell count to drop so just have to be a bit careful with meds. So don't worry it is really not serious unless you have other symptoms. All the best

Rooby

[Purple Fish]

Many, many thanks!

[Purple Fish]

Had my second blood test yesterday. It took four attempts to get some blood out and on the fourth my arm swelled up and I had to sit in the room with an ice pack on it!
I've got an appointment with the doc today which is part of this NHS health check, so we'll see what happens. Im hoping my blood results from yesterday will be back and my white cell count has improved. Was worrying dreadfully at work yesterday I don't think my swollen arm helped. Feeling more positive this morning. Will let you know how it goes.

[Purple Fish]

Well everything's fine, white cell count up to 6! Clean bill of health!

Yippee!

[Annie0904]

Really Pleased to hear that :) although I didn't doubt it would be fine :) At least you can relax now xx

[Purple Fish]

Yes thank you, ended up with a migraine while in the waiting room though. Haven't had one of those in a year, I think it was the stress I'd put myself under and the nurse agreed. Just been chilling out at home since and I've got 5 days off work now so going to make the most of it! :D

Happy days!!!!

[Annie0904]

Enjoy your time off :) xx