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high lymphocytes
by Darla101, Jul 01, 2008 11:41PM
I was recently diagnosed w/type 1 diabetes, last November. In May, one of my lymph nodes on the (L)side of my neck grew to the size of a golfball. The node was resected and the final diagnosis was Kikuchi Disease. At the same time, I was given Augmentin before the node was removed and I had an extreme reaction to the augmentin. I have blistered and peeled my entire body 3times, my feet and toes are on their 5time, and feel like they will continue to blister and peel again. I have been being treated by an ENT and Dermatology. After 8weeks, my skin still hurts and itches.
My dermatologist determined that the rash I have been experiencing is related to the augmentin. Kikuchi can also have a rash. I have had multiple blood draws during the last 2 months. Even though my WBC's are w/in normal limits, my lymphocytes remain high. My dermatologist going through my medical records noted that my lymphocytes were high before I got sick w/Kikuchi.
I have now seen a Hematologist, who did a complete Leukemia blood workup. One of his nurses called me to state that my WBC;s were normal, but my lyphmocytes were 4900. What does this mean? My md has not called me back yet. Any answers?
My dermatologist determined that the rash I have been experiencing is related to the augmentin. Kikuchi can also have a rash. I have had multiple blood draws during the last 2 months. Even though my WBC's are w/in normal limits, my lymphocytes remain high. My dermatologist going through my medical records noted that my lymphocytes were high before I got sick w/Kikuchi.
I have now seen a Hematologist, who did a complete Leukemia blood workup. One of his nurses called me to state that my WBC;s were normal, but my lyphmocytes were 4900. What does this mean? My md has not called me back yet. Any answers?
Member Comments (1)
by PaulMD, Jul 02, 2008 11:36PM
, Jul 02, 2008 11:36PM
HI there. This is really a very specialized situation, but I agree with your doctor that this may be something else than kikuchi's. Lymphocytes can be high in episodes of viral infections, or with dome primary hematologic diseases such as lymphoma or leukemia. I suggest that you discuss with your hemtologist regarding bone marrow studies if he/she deems this applicable or necessary. Regards.
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