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Low white blood cell count

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Diamondsonthefloor · 24/06/2012 13:52

I have suffered from fatigue and low level virusus for 14 months now - frequently sat at GP's surgery while they can find no real problem with me. Small things, a sore in nostril that wldn't go away (and flares up whenever my kids are ill), sore throat all the time (only one side) and a slightly swollen neck gland. Nothing major enough for them to really look at.

Since the birth of DD 2 years ago I've had a serious vein problem on the right side. I also suffer terribly with sciatica on the right side for all the days of my period. Basically all my problems are on my right side!

For 3 months now i've had a persistently aching right arm and weakened grip in my right hand. Both of my legs are full of cramp come early afternoon too. I had a blood test done on Friday and the GP rang to say my white count is very low, which is odd. I have to repeat the test on Wednesday and have a neck x-ray. This weekend I have been so utterly exhausted that even climbing our short stairs is unpleasant.

Does anyone have any ideas what could be the matter with me? I should also add I am normally very fit and healthy...I do a physically active job (think over 10,000 steps on a long day shift) and run when I can. I had got used to thinking that its 'normal' to be so tired and run down. But then I look at my friends with young children and they just aren't this unwell.

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