White Blood cell count

[Cjplus]

I wasn't sure where to post this questions so i apologize in advance if this is in the wrong area. I'll start off by telling everyone that I do have a diagnosed anxiety disorder but because of my disorder I hesitate to tell anyone because I'm afraid that everything will get blamed on that.

Anyway, my question is about white blood cell count. The normal range on the blood test that was used for me is between 4 and 12. My results from two seperate tests were 6.7 and 7. Good right? Well here's my question....I've had lots and lots of CBCs run over the past four years and my white blood cell count was never that low. It was, at some points, as high as 18 but I think my average was around the 12 area. Should I be concerned that it's now averaging lower? One of the things that's changed since I had the higher numbers is that I'm consistently taking Paxil, I'm on Nexium and different allergy medicines. Could they effect the amount of white blood cells my body makes? I try to be logical about my concerns but I never know if I'm in OCD/anxiety mode or if I'm just catching things that others are not paying attention too.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

The medications you have mentioned are not known to cause any drop in the white blood cell count.

In any case , there is some variation amongst two lab values taken on different days, two separate times on same day, or processed at two different labs.

You should not worry or get anxious as long as the values are in the normal range.

Could you tell us about why did you get the investigations done?

Let us know about how you are doing and if you need any other information.

Regards.

[Cjplus]

Anyone have an idea?