Low white blood cells, what could be going on?

Question

Ok, I haven't been feeling good for about 6-9 months. This past summer I wound up in the hospital with Menengitis. It's like I can never get over this hump...
Well my doc wants me to go see an Infectious Disease Doc and a Hematologist.
My blood tests from last week reveal 2500 WBC, high Lymph at 67, and low neutrophils.
Also, my doc told me that my lymph nodes in my nech and groin are swollen.
Anybody out there with advice???

Thanks!

Answer 1

Averagely, a ‘normal’ White Blood Cell Count (WBC) = 4,300 - 10,800 cells/µL/cu mm. Lymphocytes are responsible for immune responses. There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells make antibodies that attack bacteria and toxins while the T cells attack body cells themselves when they have been taken over by viruses or have become cancerous. Lymphocytes secrete products (lymphokines) that modulate the functional activities of many other types of cells and are often present at sites of chronic inflammation. Normal neutrophil levels vary with age and race. In general, these counts range from 1.8 to 7.0 x 109 /L, with a mean of approximately 4.0 x 109 /L. Swollen lymph glands indicate infection. The origin and type of infection can be determined by laboratory tests. It is likely that your doctor will arrange for further tests. However, as you state that your doctor has indicated that you would be referred to an Infectious diseases specialist and a haematologist, you will surely receive a correct diagnosis from their tests. Following which you should receive the appropriate treatment, if any is ordered. I regret not being able to answer more fully, but diagnosis and recommendation of treatment is impossible through this medium.

Hope this helps
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Answer 2

You can ask the Doctor to give you shots to increase the white blood count

Answer 3

definitely see a hematologist, your immune system has taken a hit, a hard hit and you need to find out why and what the repercussions may be.

Answer 4

when your glands swell, and white cells are down, it usually means your body is fighting off an infection...try antibiotics...hydrate yourself, and eat healthy!

Answer 5

well...virtually any viral infection can cause this.....also,fungal infections can do same........sometimes lymphomas start out w/low count ,then it rises later..........ask doc to tests for CMV,EBV,herpes I,II,and mono....
good luck