Susan,
What was the reason they gave you about not receiving Neulasta? Since Neulasta is designed just for this purpose. Just curious.
From what we were told there are foods that will eventually raise the count, but they usually don't work fast enough as to not delay a treatment. You may ask about the dosage of Chemo they are giving you, especially if this continually happens. They may be able to lower the dosage, or change the schedule a bit. I have heard this can help.
Here is a list of other drugs that can raise or lower your WPC. You may be on something that is counteracting the desired result.
**Remember they may go by a generic name.
Drugs that may increase WBC counts include:
Allopurinol
Aspirin
Chloroform
Corticosteroids
Epinephrine
Heparin
Quinine
Triamterene
Drugs that may lower your WBC count include:
Antibiotics
Anticonvulsants
Antihistamines
Antithyroid drugs
Arsenicals
Barbiturates
Chemotherapy drugs
Diuretics
Sulfonamides
You can also get a Transfusion. Generally Ins. doesn't cover it unless it goes below a certain point (I want to say 10 but don't quote me).
How are you feeling Susan? What happened with early retirement? Are you still working?
Thinking of you,
Karen
Caregiver for my Wonderful Husband Angelo, who has Metastatic Bladder Cancer.
Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.