Thanks for sharing your experience, Marijo4. That's quite the hospital experience with a full dose of drama to go with it! I'm sure it wasn't funny at the time, but what a great attitude to have in hindsight.
Yes, I have also read about azathioprine and white blood cell counts, so thanks for providing your personal insights and experiences re: possible connections. I will keep all these "tips" in mind for my future appointments given that my diagnosis is still only about three weeks old. I found your comment extremely helpful!