Question 1

my white blood cell count was 6.25... is this normal or low? is it okay to take prednisone for poison ivy with this wbc count?

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You're fine: Normal WBC. I trust lymphocyte and neutrophil counts were fine also. Take the prenisone for the poison ivy only if it's so bad you can't sleep otherwise. We're glad to help.

Question 2

it'd be possible that a high white blood cell count cause you to be tired?

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Not directly: However, certain diseases that cause a high white count can also cause fatigue.

Question 3

what can my white blood cell count be?

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In most labs: Range runs from 4 to 10.5.

Question 4

low white blood cell count, implications?

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Many: Depends on how low the count is and what other symptoms and signs are associated with it and what caused the low count. A common risk is propensity to infections. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-white-blood-cell-count/my00162.

Question 5

is a white blood cell count of 36000 high?

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Yes: The normal upper limit is about 11, 000. See this site for more information on complete blood cell count.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/complete-blood-count/my00476/dsection=results.

Question 6

what are low white blood cell count reasons?

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There are many.: Infections can sometimes cause low white blood cells - surprising to many because most people think of a high WBC in that case, but overwhelming bacterial infections can lead to depletion of wbcs.  Viruses can also destroy wbcs temporarily. Certain medicines and drugs can cause low white blood counts and auto-immune diseases (where the body's immune system attacks itself) are another cause.

Question 7

my white blood cell count is 11.9, is that bad?

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See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your count is on the high end or normal. It is not bad in itself.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 8

what is considered a low white blood cell count?

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In most labs: Under 4 is considered low.

Question 9

is there a way to raise my white blood cell count?

Accepted Answer

Leukopenia: A low white cell count can be caused by many things. Some people have low white cells due to a medication they are taking. Others are born with it. Others develop it because of dangerous conditions such as leukemia, viral infection, or autoimmune disease. Please consult with a hematologist to determine what form of leukopenia you have so that an appropriate treatment can be given (if necessary).

Question 10

what are the causes for low white blood cell count?

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Many causes.: Low WBC can be due to nutritional factors, infections (esp. Viral infections), autoimmune diseases, inhereted defects, leukemias and other bone marrow cancers, meylodysplasia, drug reactions, and even unknown causes.  The problem with this is infection, but the risk depends on how low the WBC is.  Only with very low WBC is there a risk of death.

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