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Increased WBC with ivig?

  • Kelirae24
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  • I'm 31 years old and a mom to two awesome little boys, I was diagnosed with itp when I was 17 years old. With no treatment my counts are 0-5 I am currently on nplate and I had a splenectomy in 2004
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11 years 8 months ago #41328 by Kelirae24
Increased WBC with ivig? was created by Kelirae24
Since being on ivig I've noticed my WBC anywhere from 9.8-14.0 my dr doesn't seem concerned but doesn't have an answer either. Has anyone else experienced this or know why? Thanks :) I know 9.8 is normal but they usually run lower when not on ivig

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11 years 8 months ago #41347 by Vdeutsch85
Replied by Vdeutsch85 on topic Increased WBC with ivig?
I think it lowers your immune system.

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