Any medical professionals here?

I was scheduled for surgery to remove a small kidney stone tomorrow, went in for blood work and all that earlier this week, got a call this morning: surgery canceled b/c Iâ??m low on white blood cells.

I didnâ??t make the connection at first, and when I did I still didnâ??t think anything of it b/c Iâ??d never heard of this effect, but I hopped on google (yahoo, actually) anyway, and it looks like I found the problemâ?¦ our favorite hobby. Iâ??ve been smoking very small amounts 3-5 times a week for the past year (zaps my neuro pain).

This is my second day without smoking; any ideas how long it will take to build those cells back up?

I eat a healthy, balanced diet and drink lots of green tea, btw, which are two of the tips Iâ??ve seen.

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Originally Posted by BlowoutComb

I didnâ??t make the connection at first, and when I did I still didnâ??t think anything of it b/c Iâ??d never heard of this effect, but I hopped on google (yahoo, actually) anyway, and it looks like I found the problemâ?¦ our favorite hobby. Iâ??ve been smoking very small amounts 3-5 times a week for the past year (zaps my neuro pain).

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Maybe it would be helpful if you included a link. I have never heard of THC decreasing white blood cells. It would be an interesting read and I'd like to know how that connection was arrived at.

I've been smoking again for about 10 years. During that time I have had blood work done several times, and the results have never shown a problem with my white cell count. You may be ignoring the possibility of a much more significant cause.

I work in the medical field and have smoked for 28 years. I do know that high levels of THC with a chronic smoker WILL NOT cause an increase WBC count. A high white blood cell count is a sign of infection and is also a sign to go to a physician for blood work. Not something to mess around with.

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Originally Posted by Gorilla's Gal

I work in the medical field and have smoked for 28 years. I do know that high levels of THC with a chronic smoker WILL NOT cause an increase WBC count. A high white blood cell count is a sign of infection and is also a sign to go to a physician for blood work. Not something to mess around with.

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That's true, G. G.
However, the rejection was for a Low WBC, yah?

That does not signify infection, but it does show a risk of infection.
Hence the rejection.

Happens alla time and is transient.:)

Bottom line, don't do your meds for 21 days and re-test if that makes you comfortable.
Then if your white count is significantly low, it's a symptom, investigate.

Disclaimer:
I do not even play a doctor on TV.
For valid medical advise, see a real doctor.

Aloha,

Ah, Clem
Gypsy doctor, :rastasmoke:
(No shoes)