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Eosinophilia. Help please. I need advice.

Since 2015, I've undergone numerous tests because a CBC indicated eosinophilia and neutropenia

Eos highest 17%, lowest 8.

They've tested me for every parasite, allergy, virus, Ct scans, autoimmune disease etc. all good.

They determined the eosinophilia was idiopathic since a diffenative cause could not be found

Thanksgiving 2016, a severe sore throats woke me at 2am. I lost my voice completely for 2 weeks. A strep test was done and negative but I was given antibiotics to kill whatever was causing the sore throat.

2 weeks later I developed bronchitis. And another round of antibiotics

A few weeks from that, I came down with what I thought was the flu
Severe bone and joint pain. Especially in my hips and upper leg. Fever as high as 102. I went to the doc, flu test was negative. But they did a CBC this time. Eosinophilia again and neutropenia. This led tho another round of testing just like I went thru in 2015. Nothing could be determined
The hematologist said again idiopathic
But, this time I tested positive for ANA.
Which sent me to rheumatology

Last Wednesday was my follow up
There were no indications of any autoimmune disorder so I was told all clear and good

However
Friday afternoon the nurse called and left a message
They had just received lab results from the Mayo Clinic and to call her Monday morning to discuss the results with me.

I'm in a panic mode.
Is there a possibility this could be leukemia?

How long has it taken others to get a diagnosis?

What has been others experience of testing and symptoms?

Thank you for your help
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Have you taken any supplements, sleep aids, protein powders, weight loss supplements, body building supplements?  Did they contain L-tryptophan or 5-HTP?  If so, Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome (EMS) may be the cause of your eosinophilia and symptoms.  Check out www.nemsn.org   EMS is still occurring, from current supplements.
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