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Hi Everyone- My WBC Was 21,000 4 Weeks Ago And Yesterday It Was 43,700.

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My WBC has been (Phone number can only be seen by MyLeukemiaTeam users) since a diagnosis. I was diagnosed with CLL in December of 2019 and probably have had CLL 5-6 years. I remember in 2017 my absolute lymphocyte count was 3.9 now it is 37. I am not sure what is going on. Can a virus make my WBC jump so much in a month? Or can CLL make your WBC rise so much within a month? I have not been feeling well the last several weeks.

Also, I used substantial amounts of Roundup year round on our… read more

January 28, 2023
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It sounds like your white blood cell (WBC) count has significantly increased over the past four weeks. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Normal WBC Range: Typically between 4,500 and 11,000 cells per microliter
- Leukocytosis: A WBC count higher than 11,000 cells per microliter.
- Possible Causes:
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It sounds like your white blood cell (WBC) count has significantly increased over the past four weeks. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Normal WBC Range: Typically between 4,500 and 11,000 cells per microliter.
- Leukocytosis: A WBC count higher than 11,000 cells per microliter.
- Possible Causes:
- Infections
- Allergies
- Immune system disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, lupus)
- Tissue damage (e.g., burns, injuries)
- Thyroid conditions
- Tooth decay
- Cigarette smoke
- Pregnancy
- High stress levels
- Splenectomy
- Obesity
- Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids, beta-agonists, epinephrine)
- Leukemia: High WBC counts can be a sign of leukemia, though this is rare.

It's important to discuss these results with your healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause and appropriate next steps.

July 21, 2024
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Thank you! Be strong!

September 12, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Roundup is known to cause Leukemia. There is currently a lawsuit going on for people who used Roundup and were diagnosed with cancer. I have Leukemia CLL and my white blood cell count is 83,000. The Doctor said I was in remission because I don't have any swollen lymph nodes in my body. The WBC can always go up or down

September 3, 2023

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