Low Neutrophil Count - WBS

hi,

i also had low neutrophils , now they are back to normal.

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Causes of neutropenia
Neutrophils are produced in the bone marrow at the center of larger bones. Anything that disrupts this process can cause neutropenia..
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Certain infections - including hepatitis A, B, and C, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, dengue fever, and Lyme disease."

www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265373.php


I know this may come as a shocker to you, but it suggests you might have lyme disease

I had a low total WBC count for many months - maybe a year - it was always below range.

At one point it dipped into the mid 2's. My regular Dr. wasn't concerned - she said you're fighting an infection...that can happen.

That was when I was treating lyme only. Since Bart treatment it has been somewhat higher - high 3's and even a few low 4's.

physedgirl09 said...
Since starting treatment my eosinophils are low. Is this from the meds as well or from the infection?

Conclusion. - Our study shows that an inflammatory syndrome associated with hyperleucocytosis above 10,000/mm3 and eosinophils counts under 40/mm3 seems strongly related to bacterial infectious diseases.
www.em-consulte.com/article/16402/alertePM

it's normal to have these values low when u fight infections. i think especially when they are low, it is wise to supplement with vitamins and minerals, especially the ones used by the immune system like selenium and zinc. the body has to have all its nutrients plentiful to ensure it can produce all these soldiers in large amounts.

Yes thanks!

Any idea the best dosage of zinc?

I'm on vit b, Q10, omega 3, glutathione, nac, lipoic acid, Probiotics, mushroom extract, ginseng, opc. Will ask for zinc!

I was on magnesium at the start but not on it anymore since changed protocol. . Should I ask for it?

Im getting alot of nerve pain lately so perhaps I should be on it. Burning nerve spine legs etc

Neutrophils can go down for several reasons, this includes:
1. Copper deficiency
2. long term fungal infections (candida?)
3. general nutritional deficiencies in other minerals like magnesium, zinc, or vitamins and weakened hematopoiesis (how does your total and other WBC look like including your RBCs)?
4. Microwave radiation
5. Neutrophils are sensitive and they don't last long at all when they are formed compared to other cells, they are meant to seek and destroy upon contact. Drugs and/or herbs may be reducing your total neutrophils.
6. Autoimmune reaction where your body releases antibodies against your neutrophils
7. Addison's disease, adrenal issues.
8. and sometimes this is genetic, some people just have lower than average neutrophil count which you seem to have.

I would for sure consider nutritional deficiencies and if you can do an RBC mineral test for(Magnesium, copper, zinc, and others if possible).

Post Edited (Immunity) : 8/3/2017 6:28:41 AM (GMT-6)

davidgraham5,

hope all goes well. Zinc is an immune system enhancer and is important for cell activation. As you steadily raise it up your immune system (and others) will do better with infections and that will indirectly help with neutrophil count.
overall I wouldn't worry too much unless your neutrophils dramatically start dropping and reaching below 0.5 (Stage 4 neutropenia) which will make you susceptible to opportunistic infections. In that case I would go further and look for autoimmune disease or even adrenal pathways (if you haven't already).

Immunity

Girlie,
I agree . I just meant that if neutrophils keep dropping and especially reach 0.5 and below is a cause for concern and will need help. But yes the lower the neutrophil count the higher chance of infection (I believe they are in stage 2 neutropenia now).