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Could Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Be The Reason For High Wbc?

my husband was just released from emergency room from a fall. during his exam blood was taken and his wbc was off the charts. They said he most likely had chronic lymphocytic leukemia. However, he is taking prednison 20m three times aday for gout for 7 days this is day 6. could that have caused the high wbc?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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usually steroid doesn't cause leukemia. actually , it will decrease the blood counts. so, don't worry steroids are not the cause of present diagnosis.
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Could Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Be The Reason For High Wbc?

usually steroid doesn t cause leukemia. actually , it will decrease the blood counts. so, don t worry steroids are not the cause of present diagnosis.