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mallani


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Josh,

the WCC ( White Cell Count) is the same as the WBC ( White Blood cell Count). Yours is normal.  Neutrophils and Lymphocytes make up most of the white blood cells. These are given as a differential. In your case, the lymphocytes are increased ( viral hepatitis) so the neutrophils will be decreased. All quite normal for us.

Treatment may cause decreased neutrophils- if this gets alarming, drugs like Neupogen may be used to increase Neutrophil production. Procrit is used to increase RED blood cell production. Relax.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

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 ya thanks for the reply guys nice dog picture im sure Australia is very beautifull lots of animals and countryside exclusive to AUSS \

hopefully the fires are not to bad.... im not getting my amonia checked these are just readouts they did when i got a blood draw my WCC is let me grab the paper says WBC

wbc -6.0- 4.5-11  everything else looks inrange as well that platelet count is quite low i agree my protime is 13.2-14.2 currently INR 1.1

 

     nothing to alarming just wanted to know what you guys thought of my low Nuetrophil count 36.2 out of 39-80 and Lymphocites are 55 of 24-44 

wonder how low your wbc can drop before they issue procrit ?

 

Thanks again for your guys insight :) makes all this 1000 times easier to understand ... its very relaxing knowing exactly whats what



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Hi Josh,

I'm not sure why you're having your ammonia levels checked. These may be raised in cirrhosis. It's a very sensitive test, and you need to fast for 6 hours before. Exercise and certain drugs /supplements can all lead to high readings.

Your platelets are a bit low for a 31 y.o. Also what is your total WCC? If the lymphocytes are up, your neutrophils will be down a bit.

The IL28B test doesn't seem important for the Sovaldi regimes.

Let us know the results of your biopsy. Cheers.



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Geno 1b, IL28B CT,  x3 prior relapser,  ex-cirrhotic, 75 yo, did 48 weeks with Victrelis/Peg./Riba.  VL 1.28m at start, UNDET. at 8 ,12 ,16 ,24 ,30  and 48 weeks.  EOT 15 Feb 2013 , UNDET. at EOT + 28 weeks. SVR!  Still Undet. at EOT +5 years

Malcolm
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While Interluken 28 B has no influence when DAAs are involved, that does not mean there is no benefit.  I have the Interluken gene and in my case for example, my current treatment is Peg/Rib, Boceprivir.  I was UND at the end of the 4 week Peg/Rib lead in period.  So no virus before I even started the DAAs.



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 i take it from the lack of responses that those numbers arent too alarming just yet



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       im not even on treatment not untill october or november but a slightly alarming readout is 36.2 L 39-80 Neutrophil count

platelet count is 143 out of 140-440 ammonia plasma was 43 H 11-35  thats why i mentioned lactoluse because i hear it sheds ammonia 

 

 but maybe these numbers arent that are not that much cause for concern ..... also my enzyme levels jumped a bit but i think it was from me working outside right before i was tested ... physical activity can throw your numbers off slightly on the ALT and AST ....  so i shall in the future try not to be under excertion before getting a blood draw .......

 

so Interleukin 28 has no baring at all on DAA ? 

Thanks again for your guys insight saves me alot of what ifs :) have a good Wednesday :)



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