Suggest remedy for rise in WBC count in RA patient
Patient: Hi I am a patient of RA for 10 y.Now my Leukocyte count is around 12.5.for the last 3 months .my temp is 37.5 degree c .I have no pain or swelling now for the last 5 y except occasional pains .I am on methotraxate 2.5 mg weekly .I am worredbout my WBC count. Doctor: Hello,  If you are not having any other problem like stress then this slightly raised leucocyte count is just the feature of high activity of your RA factor. You may better leave it on your treating physician to judge this .It will in no way going to harm you.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari