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Question: Low WBC - Lupus?
| Sherri2003
- Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:10 pm |
I am 40 F and just had a physical and everything seems to be good except, WBC is 2.
4, Neutrophils (absolute) 1.
5 and Lymphs (absolute) 0.
5. I do have an appointment with a Hematologist.
I take wellbutrin 300mg and Seroquel 25mg per day, would the medications cause the low WBC?
My mother has Lupus.
Could this be a simple infection or should I be more concerned about HIV/Cancer. Is there anything I can eat (fruit, vegetables, vitamin C, etc.) that will help my body recover from the low wbc?
Thank you for your time.
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| Theresa Jones, RN
- Fri Mar 24, 2006 12:31 am |
 Hi Sherri2003,
Borderline or low levels of WBC's may be found in healthy individuals without and underlying condition or disease process. However, some causative factors of a decreased WBC levels are with the use of some medications (typically Chemotherapy agents), chemical exposure (related to certain professions), infections viral/bacterial, autoimmune conditions, bone marrow dysfunction, etc. Wellbutrin or Seroquel , to my knowledge would not affect WBC levels. I hope your hematology appointment goes well.
Sincerely,
Theresa Jones, RN
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