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How did your PMR begin?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (114)

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@virginiaj

Hi, I noted that you have a low white blood cell count. My white cell count has been low for over 20 years. I went through a number of evaluations (including bone marrow biopsy), but now just have it tested every 6 months. It doesn’t seem to have any effect. During the time I have had the low WBC, I have had PMR 3 times, all the vaccines, colds, strep throat, etc. and nothing seems to have much of an effect on the white cells. I have read a bit about an autoimmune condition that leads to low WBC.

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Interestingly, after I developed PMR my WBC is back to normal. My WBC had always tested below normal before PMR but whatever is causing my PMR had brought my WBC back up. I recommend taking zinc and also extra Vitamin D. What is the name of that autoimmune condition that leads to low WBC?