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Current ra flare, kidney stones&covid past 3wks. i take prednisone, plaquenil arava(new),nsaids, zoloft. cbc yesterday=neutrophils 80% and 8.7k/mm lymphocytes12.4%, platelets 392, mpv 8.5 all else good. feel good but concerned! any input appreciated?

Q: current ra flare, kidney stones&covid past 3wks. i take prednisone, plaquenil arava(new),nsaids, zoloft. cbc yesterday=neutrophils 80% and 8.7k/mm lymphocytes12.4%, platelets 392, mpv 8.5 all else good. feel good but concerned! any input appreciated?

: There is nothing to concern with those numbers.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

There is nothing to concern with those numbers.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Drinkm water . follow your doc's orders and you will be fine

Answered 12/31/2022

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A member asked:

Current ra flare, kidney stones&covid past 3wks. i take prednisone, plaquenil arava(new),nsaids, zoloft. cbc yesterday=neutrophils 80% and 8.7k/mm lymphocytes12.4%, platelets 392, mpv 8.5 all else good. feel good but concerned! any input appreciated?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr Kuitems agreed

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