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85% neutrophils and 9.9% lymphocytes and 12.9 wbc (normal range 4.0-10.0) i have rheumatoid arthritis, and was recently on a prednisone taper.
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Steroid effect: Can cause increased neutrophils, and decreased lymphocytes, will take its time, no need to worry
Answered 11/3/2015
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