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A member asked:

On 40mg of prednisone, cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) 1000mg for abt 3wks for cns lupus. before meds - norm wbc of 6ish. new cbc + diff wbc 12.75, abs neut11.60. concern?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably not: The increases in WBC and neut are expected when on high doses of prednisone. However you need to have follow up with your rheumatologist to address this issue since only a direct exam can help detect the presence of an infection which may be masked by the medications you are taking.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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