My husband started losing balance and falling last March. Among others abnormal labs his WBC was 27 and no one knew why or even seemed to care to be quite honest. Anyway, after 2 hospital stays, countless tests & doctor visits. I found an Irish (funny it's St. Patrick's Day) neurologist ( the 4th) who listened to my husband's history and paid particular attention to his drinking habits. He advised my husband to stop drinking, he did, and is now much better. I think his high WBC was a side effect of heavy drinking. It's called "Leaky Gut". I don't know if any of this is helpful but wanted to do something to try to help you. I am so sorry that you and your husband are going through so much pain.