Question re: white blood cell levels

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katelyncoo

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Hi. I am a 38yr. old female with 3 children and recently had a physical. I went in for the physical because I have been having headaches. I had a numbness feeling in my head for 5 days straight and my doctor told me it was from clenching my teeth when I am stressed. (I also have TMJ) He put me on naproxen and I do feel better. I am trying to take steps to not clench and to not get so stressed. My physical results were all great. I don't know numbers but the nurse said everything was good (thyroid, liver, kidneys, sugar) My cholesterol was 135, blood pressure all good, etc. I am also 5'8 and 130 pounds. I eat healthy and work out 6 days a week. The only thing that bothers me is that my white blood cell level was slightly decreased...they said it was so slight that we didn't have to worry about it...but I am the type that does worry.....(I know...stress) I do get tired (Dr. said from being a busy mom) and dizzy once in awhile (Dr. said from the headaches) and I also get headaches but they are better than they had been. Just wondering if anyone knows anymore about this and why my count was just a little bit low. Im not overly concerned since my doctor wasn't but ofcourse any input would be helpful. thx!
 
DawnMichelle,

Not to worry, your doctor gave you great advice. If the doctor felt concern, there would have been more tests ordered to rule out any other problems.

I wish I could get my cholesterol down to 135....thats great!! keep up the good work!.

Kathy
 
Thanks Kathy. Like you said, Im sure it is nothing at all. I just thought their could be a possible link with my headaches / dizziness but I am figuring that is from my TMJ and clenching. Trying to work on that!
 
I just want to add that I have had a low white count for the past 20 years and the Dr's came to the conclusion that this is normal for me as I do not get infections easily. I do have arthritis and get really tired from that, but as for the white count, I used to worry, but stopped doing that years ago. Now I just make sure if I see a new Dr. that they know about it.

Take care.
 
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