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On methotrexate. since started tapering prednisone, my wbc has dropped to below normal.could there be a relation? i'm feeling good!
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See below: The Methotrexate probably decreasing your white blood cell and the Prednisone was elevating it. As the Prednisone has been tapered it has become apparent. Hope that helps.
Answered 6/30/2014
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