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(FEMALE)I recently went to my docs as I was feeling very lathargic, which I have done for years. I had a blood test prior to that to check that I dont suffer from Thyroid problems (family history). He told me the results from the test. Basically my white cell count is through the floor and all the other tests were normal. He referred me to the haemotogist who said if I wasn't HIV pos (which i'm not), then to stop monitoring it. My doc has monitiored it for the last 3 years and has declined more and more till now when its pretty much base line. He said it was like going to war with 3'000 soldiers instead of 30'000. I'm exercising regularly, but just struggle to have the energy to attend the gym more than twice aweek. He thinks it could be ME (post viral fatigue). I still think that it's thyroid related as I really know somethings not right, but I reckon my docs had enough, so everytime I get a new symptom i just try to forget about it. anyone else got similar?

2006-08-31 05:33:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Women's Health

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Whether or not your doctor thinks there is a problem, if you feel unwell and your blood counts aren't normal, you HAVE A PROBLEM. If your thyroid counts are OK, it probably isn't that (he got that right). If I were you, I would be asking for another opinion, and perhaps asking for a consult with another haematologist, or even another GP.

2006-08-31 05:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by mom3kids&adog 2 · 0 0

If you are unhappy with the answer you get from your present doctor, see another doctor. . .if the second doctor tells you the same as the first. . .perhaps then you should listen. Do you get ill and stay ill for a long time? Do you get cut and end up with infections? Do you run high fevers when ill? If you answer "NO" to these questions, then perhaps your White Blood cell count is okay.

If you are suffering from depression, this can make you feel a lack of energy. If your doctor tested you for a possible Thyroid problem, you need to ask if he did a complete thyroid panel or just the TSH. If he did just the TSH, ask him to give you the entire thyroid panel test TSH, T4, T3 etc. Sometimes getting only the TSH, it does not show the complete picture, especially if you are showing symptoms of a thyroid hormone deficiency. A "Normal" TSH does not mean your thyroid hormone levels are normal. The level of TSH in your body if HIGH usually indicates Hypothyroidism, a LOW TSH usually indicates Hyperthyroidism. I state USUALLY because this is not always the case.

The biological system that regulates the hormones can be messed up, so as a normal TSH level can fool a doctor into believing that everything is okay, when in fact it is not. For this reason, it is always better to measure every part of that system to see if the TSH is in line with everything within that system . . .good luck

2006-08-31 05:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by zambranoray 3 · 1 0

I was going to advise more exercise because it boosts your immune system but if you're allready doing that I'm a bit stumped! I'd recommend you try another doctor or possibly the hospital. A new doctor can sometimes spot what your regular doctor has missed (even though your current doctor is probably competant)
It sounds like ME to me, a friend of mine has it, but I don't know of any cures/treatments. Maybe google it! Sorry I can't be more help..

2006-08-31 05:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by Moi? 3 · 0 0

No, not me, but I know someone who was told that they had a low white cells, which are the cells that help your body fight little things like a cold, a cough or a fever. The first disease that is looked at is HIV, because that is the disease that attacks your imune system, but I am sorry, that I am not of much help, just please keep me updated if you figure something out, because the person that I know also feels very tired.

2006-08-31 05:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Go see a endocrinologist! It could be thyroid or pituitary gland related or something else. Don't take one opinion or give up until you get a answer.

2006-08-31 05:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

I found this web site discribing the symtoms and treatments of ME. To me it sounds like this is what you have, but if you feel otherwise then maybe you should get a second opinion from another doctor.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/me.shtml

2006-08-31 05:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by purple_bird2001 1 · 0 0

Check out Hugh's Syndrome. It is similar to ME and lots of MS sufferers have been misdiagnosed.

2006-08-31 05:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

you purely cant, yet there is a few drugs that act like GMCSF. they could reason ur bone marrow to duplicate greater cells. Vit C is likewise help finished. avert smoking, radiation,.... in organic drugs, some herbs have phytohemaglotinine that stimulates bone marrow.

2016-10-01 03:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

switch doctors!!! you need lone that will be just as worried about your health as you are

2006-08-31 05:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by Stacey 3 · 0 0

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