Was wondering if anyone else has experienced an increase in their white blood cell count while taking azathioprine and prednisone? I started prednisone about
5 weeks ago at 40 mg and tapering down 5mg each week. I also started azathioprine at 50mg and increased to 100mg after 4 weeks. My blood tests at the time of starting these meds showed a wbc of 8.7 and my last test after a month showed my wbc at 12.1
My doctor thinks my increased wbc is due to my colitis inflammation still, but honestly, my colitis has been doing okay since starting prednisone. It is the side effects of these meds that I am concerned about and now, why my wbc would increase so dramatically when I feel almost back to normal colitis-wise. Also, I do not feel sick due to any other issue like a cold or infection so I am confused. Anyone with a similar situation or advice? Thanks!