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Had the flu 5 months ago then developed fatigue, hot flushes/chills, and headaches. doctor said my white blood cell count was high, what is happening?

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Infection versus: Severe infection such as viral illnesses like mononucleosis from epstein bar virus as well as lymes disease and other chronic infections can present like this however the signs are worrisome for lymphoma and leukemia as well... Please see your doctor.

Answered 5/14/2016

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A member asked:

Had the flu 5 months ago then developed fatigue, hot flushes/chills, and headaches. doctor said my white blood cell count was high, what is happening?

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