Question 1

what can i do if my back and legs hurt everytime my blood count is low (red blood cells) why does this happen?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen: Low blood count lets less oxygen be sent to muscles which make them hurt.

Question 2

gastric cancer that has spread to bones i pelvis, spine and legs. very low blood count. transfusions not working due to bone marrow being affected.

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It should help: Blood tansfusion should help. However, it will last only for a short period of time. It will be shorter time if you have active bleeding. You should get your  treatment started asap- off course, with the support of blood transfusion and growth support.  Eventually, when the cancer is in better controlled under treatment, your bone marrow hopefully would gradually hwork again.
Discuss with your md.

Question 3

daughter diagnosed with celiac disease 8 weeks ago. now has severe itching on lower legs only at night time. low white blood count and high globulin serum levels. severe weight loss, and bruising  what could cause this?

itching issues

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There is a very: characteristic skin rash that accompanies celiac disease: dermatitis herpetiformis.  Typically this is a skin manifestation of non-celiac wheat sensitivity. Extremely itchy bumps or blisters appear, especially on the forearms.The lab abnormalities you describe are not typical for celiac; in fact serum globulins may be low. I suspect more than one diagnosis; continue working closely with her Doctor

Question 4

what causes a very low blood count (6.2) i have no signs of blood loss, no bloody stools, no blood in the urine or stomach, no cuts or wounds, i also have excessive swelling in my legs & feet, extreme fatigue, pounding heart with any kind of physical acti

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It : It is important to look at other parameters to determine the reason of your anemia. We usually look at mcv, RDW and MCH to determine what kind of anemia do you have. It is also important to look at the reticulocyte count to determine if your bone marrow is responding appropriately or not. Additionally, it will be helpful to do a blood smear and look at it under the microscope to determine what your red and white blood cells look like. Additionally checking iron level, ferritin level and iron binding capacity to see if you are iron deficient. We also sometimes check for vitamin B12 and folate (folic acid) to make sure they are not deficient. If no clear explanation found, it might be reasonable to do a bone marrow biopsy to rule out any bone marrow failure syndromes.

Question 5

unexplained bruises on legs but normal blood count?

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Possible yes: Blood count offers limited information. Even with normal platelets you can have coagulation disorders. I would suggest to go and get evaluated by a physician to make sure no further work-up is needed.

Question 6

ok so i went to urgent care for some pain in my leg from a femur surgery and i had a high white blood count what's next?

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How do you feel?: Total white cells fluctuates chaotically, and reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall outside. If no abnormal cells are found, the elevation is not striking, and you feel okay, you may simply have you CBC repeated at your next annual exam.

Question 7

extremely painful leg bruising without injury. doctor says blood count is normal. what could this be?

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Rule out ... : I want to be very sure this is not gas gangrene or one of the flesh-eating staph or strep. I did not examine you so i cannot tell, but these may give a normal blood count. Return at once if you seem to be getting worse.

Question 8

i have had blood tests and came back with 13000 white blood count. then lowered i have bruises on my legs all the time all over leukemia  scares me :(?

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Leukemia unlikely: It is unlikely that you have leukemia. What was the count on repeat testing? Bruises on the legs can be from many different reasons and you would need to see a doctor for evaluation. However, if you are overweight, it would help to lose weight (easier said than done).
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Question 9

my blood count was completed few weeks ago. everything in normal range. but now i am getting bruises all over thighs - arms - legs and back. why?

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Not to worry: If blood counts are normal, we know that your red cells and platelet numbers are good.  They can still cause bruising if your blood is a bit thinner than usual.  This is common with Aspirin, anti-inflammatories like advil, (ibuprofen) and supplements like fish oil.  If you are taking these, you can stop or talk to your doctor.  If not, you may need a further workup.

Question 10

hi i have had a full blood count and im at 10.6 im concerned as i experienced worrying symptoms back in june weight loss night sweats chest pain pain in my left leg behind my knee cap appetite changes pain in my right side of head and neck?

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: !0.6 does not explain much to give you an answer. Best is to address you symptoms to your doc and get a good exam. Hope you feel better

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What i should do when i have a low white cell blood count in leg and sweling

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What can i do if my back and legs hurt everytime my blood count is low (red blood cells) why does this happen?

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Gastric cancer that has spread to bones i pelvis, spine and legs. very low blood count. transfusions not working due to bone marrow being affected.

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Daughter diagnosed with celiac disease 8 weeks ago. now has severe itching on lower legs only at night time. low white blood count and high globulin serum levels. severe weight loss, and bruising what could cause this? itching issues

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What causes a very low blood count (6.2) i have no signs of blood loss, no bloody stools, no blood in the urine or stomach, no cuts or wounds, i also have excessive swelling in my legs & feet, extreme fatigue, pounding heart with any kind of physical acti

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Unexplained bruises on legs but normal blood count?

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Ok so i went to urgent care for some pain in my leg from a femur surgery and i had a high white blood count what's next?

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Extremely painful leg bruising without injury. doctor says blood count is normal. what could this be?

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I have had blood tests and came back with 13000 white blood count. then lowered i have bruises on my legs all the time all over leukemia scares me :(?

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My blood count was completed few weeks ago. everything in normal range. but now i am getting bruises all over thighs - arms - legs and back. why?

A member asked:

Hi i have had a full blood count and im at 10.6 im concerned as i experienced worrying symptoms back in june weight loss night sweats chest pain pain in my left leg behind my knee cap appetite changes pain in my right side of head and neck?

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