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In addition to my sister having severe diabetic neuropathy in her feet now, they told her that her bloodwork showed very high white blood cell count. She recently went in to the ICU for ketoacidosis, a condition that can be fatal where blood sugar is so high that acid levels rise in the blood. She asked her PCP today about the high white blood cells, and she said they are very high; so much so that it 'could' be indicative of Leukemia. That she didn't want to scare her, but to get the blood work redone this week. It has just been one awful thing after another, and now to even consider that my sister 'may' have something as serious as cancer, I can't wrap my head around it. She is my very best friend and she doesn't deserve any of this. Please send positive wishes if you can... I am so on edge and anxious.😢
beermeplease · M Best Comment
oh my holy hell hun....i'm in tears right now....but let's be positive... she'll pull through... 🫂...you are one of my best buds... for sure she'll persevere ❤️
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@beermeplease Welcome..and you too🫂🌞
@Coralmist is that a cherry blossom in your avi? here's one outside my building...took pic a few days ago...
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@beermeplease aww This avi pic i took at a park..I think it cherry blossom! Your pic is so awesome 😀

[quote] they told her that her bloodwork showed very high white blood cell count [/quote]

What was the number? Asking because sometimes what is "very high" as stated by one provider is just kinda high as stated by a different provider. OTOH a number (like 13.7 as an example) is much easier to sleuth.

IE: One of my providers watches my WBC number closely and always spends time finding out why mine may be high or low. (Think colds, vaccinations etc.....)
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Threepio Glad they keep an eye for it for you. It was 16. Quite high... the normal range is 7 to 11 .
@Coralmist @Coralmist Yeah.... 16 without any obvious signs of infection or injury is a number worth looking further into. IE: pleurisy, pericarditis or ???. And there is always the possibility that the lab misread it or the machine was out of calibration, definitely warrants a retest .
So very sorry your sister- and you- are going through such a painful experience. Hope all will be well and you get some good news soon.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@OlderSometimesWiser Ty Wiser, I am getting nervous about it... but trying to stay positive.
OverTheHill · 56-60, M
Prayers for you both. Sorry that you are torn up knowing your sister is suffering from her diabetes. Is she type 1? I have type 2.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@OverTheHill Type 1... ty so much for your kindness.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
I am so sorry. I realize how much your sister means to you!

I am, as I have been , praying for both of you.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@DrWatson Ty so much🌻
Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F
Hope it turns out not to be. 🫂💟
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Notsimilarreally Thank you so much 🫂🪻
Notsimilarreally · 31-35, F
@Coralmist of course. That has to be really scary for both of you. Good luck 🤞🏻
Jeephikelove · 46-50, F
Hopefully it’s not leukaemia 🤞🙏🏻
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Jeephikelove I truly hope.. ty so much🪻
JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M
So sorry. I hope it is not bad, or at least treatable.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
Hoping for the best for your sister. 🤗

 
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