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28f enbrel (etanercept) 4wks. labs = low wbc 3.7, rbc 4.0, plt 105, anc 1.3 & high mpv 12.1. all normal b4 xcept plt@125&mpv@11. thoughts?will enbrel (etanercept) keep this up?

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Dr. Thomas Namey
Rheumatology 50 years experience
I see no toxicity!: Your WBC and low platelets should be followed, but they occur in many autoimmune problems. The principal tests are your CRP and A/G ratio. They should improve on Enbrel> Best, TCN
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