Celexa and low white cell count 2.6

First let me tell you that I am Teresa and I am a regular on this forum.  I actually have a vast medical background which includes phlebotomy and laboratory education and experience.  First of all I have to ask if your white count has always been at 4.  That is kind of a low-normal count.  How long have you been on Celexa?  I am not up to date on how meds can affect blood counts per say but I can tell you that without knowing how long you have been on Celexa. 

What I can tell you is to try to understand that with a low white count there are other medical symptoms that would accompany the count to be considered as a cancerous concern.  I am not saying that is not possible but I am saying that being upset about this will not do any good to you.  You only have a couple days until you see this hematologist.  Let's not jump to conclusions or especially DO NOT STOP TAKING YOURSELF OFF YOUR MEDS!!!!!  Especially now that you are anxiety-ridden as it is, you may only mentally deteriorate.  Hold on a couple more days until you hear what the doc has to say.  We are here for you!!!!

But for right now, dont make any changes with your meds without your docs ok!!!!

Hugs,

Teresa

First hello, I am sorry I didnt see that you were new.  You have come to a great site, it has helped me get bye trust me when I say that.  You do have alot going on, fortunately you are in good company.  All of us here have been and are still going through life altering experiences and cant believe that anyone else is as bad as we feel.  Believe me when I say that you will get through this and wonder how you did.  I am very active on this site and as someone said to me, they could not believe the different and terrible things I have gone through over the last several months.  It is true, there have been times when I believed that I had written my last post not knowing when I would be able to do so again because of the inability to function. 

Your health is extremely important and it sounds as if you are on top of it with your doctor appts.  That is great! 

Keep those appointments and let us know here what is going on.

Love and prayers to our new member

Teresa

Prayers,

Teresa

As far as docs, I understand fully what you are saying.  I had faith in one doc and yesterday I actually realized that noone cares about my health including my depression.  I guess it is up to me to stay educated and know what steps need to be taken for my health.  The issue I encountered yesterday devasted me and I too will be seeking a specialist for further treatment.

Hang touch and keep your faith, I believe that God even in rough times will not let you down.  This is the only way I go day to day.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Just got in a little bit ago trying to put together my first wooden swingset.  My hands hurt so bad I could cry.  I am glad that you got my post.  Lucy, I understand fully what you are going through and it is one of the roughest realizations in the world.  To finally realize that noone in the world can do for you what you know needs to be done is a horrible feeling.

This recent medical problem I am having is heart related.  A little over a year ago I had an ekg which showed I had a small heart attack.  I was shocked!  I never experienced chest pain or anything like you would think.  I am in the medical field so I thought maybe it was a fluke.  The did do a couple after that and they showed the same thing.  When I had my VNS surgery, it was brought to the doctors attention but he said that it was fine and proceeded with the surgery.  I know wonder what would have happened if I would have not lived.  He would never had made mention of this small abnormalty of a heart rhythm.

Now it is a little more serious but I am so depressed over issues in my life that I use this mentality.  I need my mental health and I try every day to do ok, if I don't have my good mental health, this physical health is not a concern for me.  To some people that sounds selfish, I just have a hard enough time making it day to day recently.  The good Lord will take me when it is my time no matter how healthy I am.

Crazy, huh?

Anyway, stay on top of what issues you are seeking and don't let those docs tell you what they think you should hear.

I am here to pray for you.

Teresa

I as well work(ed) in the medical field for many years from emergency medicine to social work and I too believe that we have to maintain our health. Yes, my medical health is important to me but my mental health keeps me balanced and able to be think rationally.

Thanks for your support, your girls are lucky to have you and if I dont get to talk to you before tomorrow

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sorry to hear that you are not doing well :(  surgery is always a hard adjustment, the days after are the most terrible days.  Stay strong and feel better!!!!!!