mdmom Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 My DS15 never has a normal WBC. LLMD thinks it's a combination of things: overload of infections, autoimmunity (PANS) and Babesia, which suppresses WBC production. His levels usually hover around 2.0. Family doc is urging us to see a hematologist but I know the hematologist will blame long-term antibiotic use. Last week his WBC dipped to 1.1 with a neutrophil count of 200. Yikes! Has anyone else experienced this with their child? Our LLMD expects this issue to resolve once he combats Babesia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeny Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 This happened to dd3 from a severe reaction to bactrim. It came back to close to normal afew days after we stopped. Personally I would consider trying a hematologist. Maybe there is something else at work? Our immunologist told me ANC under 500 kid cannot have contact with others due to risk of infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missmom Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 This happened to my son as a result of active viral infection. It did return to normal after about a week once the virus ran its course. Scary though I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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