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KMAC...Thank you for your response. I've done some more research and learned a little more about it and think it will be best to get the doctors thoughts on it as there are a couple of things it could be.
I have had hematologists/oncologists following my blood counts for 18 years. It all started with my platelets. They have never been dangerously low, but are slowly trending downward. The WBC started lowering 5 years ago. I had a BMB way back when it all started.
My current hematologist/oncologist is leaning toward doing another soon. He's watching and waiting to see what happens. It's this platelet tail and the downward trend that has had him getting all concerned. I was fine and not worried all these years until my last appointment. I was all light-hearted and encouraged as the counts had gone up slightly, but he was not happy with something about this stupid tail.
If my husband had stayed home it would have been better as I could have talked. He is another issue I am dealing with. He is only 56 and has been being seen for dementia issues for the last couple of years seeking diagnosis as to what kind of dementia. All we know is it is not Alzheimer's. Anyway he feels he needs to be there with me, but he can't even follow the conversations, and gets frustrated when he has to sit to long.
I also didn't want to have anything discussed with him there in the event it would upset him. I never know. I did not expect what happened that day. I thought all would be good as it always is. The doctors face, tone of voice, and comments about being concerned changed all of that. So, add that I was not expecting this to the mix and I just blew it all the way around.
I would like to go see him and see if he can give me answers, but I have so many things going on right now I will just wait until my next appointment, which is in a year as my primary does such a good job of keeping the blood work done and sent to the hematologist/oncologist that I only go once a year. I don't have time to worry. I just hoped to find a little more info, and I did.
Perhaps some of my concerns stem from the fact my mother has just been diagnosed with Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma. It's scary to have things going on with your blood, but life is too short for me to sit around and worry or get concerned. I feel good, other than some days where exhaustion seems to take over. Not sure about why, but again, nothing to worry about. I'm 55 and not a spring chicken...LOL
I read the stories here and realize I have nothing to be concerned about. My platelets were 83,000 and WBC 2.9 in December. Just had them checked again last Monday and they were 88,000 and 4.5. I have nothing to complain about. My love and prayers to all of you. I will continue to read and learn and pray for each and everyone of you on the forum. When I learn more, I will share.
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