Hospital Visit
I know I have discussed this before...my White Blood Cell Count (WBC's) is wayyyyy low. My doctor has been beating me in my head, every visit, that I need to go to the hospital to have my blood work redone.
I finally did it! YAY ME? I'M A BIG GIRL? MAYBE....
I arrive at the hospital at 9:30am, and they toss me from department to department not knowing what I need done, despite the fact that I clearly explained what I need done. Apparently the referral that I received was not one that the hospital that they sent me to accepts. So, I decided not to flip out, instead, I promptly got my pdoc on the phone and had them speak with her on the phone. I took my meds that morning, so I was able to remain calm...for a while at least.
The end result, since I was only being sent there to have blood work done, they decided to send me to the Emergency Room. It wasn't that crowded, so I decided to stay. I had no real plans for the day, so I thought that it would be cool.
Oh how wrong I was!!! Apparently, they were so concerned about me that they gave me a bed, put me on IV, oxygen, the heart monitor, and the pulse monitor.
GEEZZZZ!!!! I just came over to drop off some blood!
Then, they tell me that they might have to admit me. WHY??!!! I DUNNO!!! From what I get from the doctor's WBC's are very important. Why, I don't know...and, they won't tell me why. But, they made it out to be a big deal. I still don't get it.
I was there until 4:30pm, until they decided to tell me that it was ok for me to go home.
BUT, MY WBC'S ARE STILL LOW!
The lowest they should be, according to the report is 4.5....mine's is still 2.8....and there is nothing I can do to fix it.
My thoughts, if they didn't admit me...it can't be that bad, RIGHT?!?!
4 Other Thoughts:
You'll find some information about low wbc's here...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-white-blood-cell-count/AN00726
Apparently 2.5 is the level at which you are at increased risk of infection. The first test the hospital should have done was to eliminate AIDS as a cause of your condition. Since they sent you home, they're obviously not worried about this.
Anyhow, congratulations on surviving this hospital ordeal without freaking out!
Btw, I hope your sister is doing ok.
have to love confusing blood tests and lack of information from the 'professionals'. Your blog has been an interesting experience full of all sorts of good information and new perspectives
Good on you for going to the hospital and getting the blood test done. I'm surprised your pdoc hasn't explained a little more about the WBC and what she's primarily concerned about.
Anyway, I hope everything works out fine for you :)
Best Wishes,
Zathyn
I had leukopenia for a while so I had to see an oncologist myself. You sound like you have so much energy for someone with a low WBC!
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