Blood Count

rroswelltx · January 12, 2006

I know we have some nurses and medical people on here, so I have a question. My white blood count has been elevated for about 2 months now. The say the end of my high range is 11.0 and mine is 12.9. The doctors keep retaking my blood work but it's not going down, and they don't seem to concerned about it. I am concerned though because I remember last year when I had my hysterectomy my WBC was high because of a sinus infection (11.9) and they wouldn't do surgery till I got it down. Now with wanting the band, I don't want infection in my body. I haven't felt sick at all? :phanvan Any advice....

Thanks,

jillrn · January 12, 2006

I would really need to see a differential to be able to tell much, but yes it is slightly elevated, I would try and figure it out before surg. Jill

rroswelltx · January 13, 2006

I went to my doctor yesterday, I guess I was wrong she is concerned about it. Before she sends me to a blood doctor she asked me to get my teeth checked out, I have had a tooth bothering me and I have gingivitis pretty bad. She thinks it's possible the infection is coming from that. I hope thats all it is, I have had so many health issues the last few years I don't know how much more I can stand.

CandySmooch · January 16, 2006

so whats the update?

pugmum · January 16, 2006

They might be able to put you some type of "antibiotic prophylaxis" treatment before and after your dental work. This could take care of any pre-existing and postoperative infections going on in your mouth.

Just a thought.

Kelli

Iluvharleys · January 16, 2006

Good luck, and please let us know how things go!

rroswelltx · January 17, 2006

I don't have an update yet, I am going to try and find a dentist today. My dentist sold his practice apparently so I am without a dentist. I will let ya'kk know how it goes. My tooth is really starting to hurt bad, so I think that may be the culprit. Thanks everyone!!!