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Have Low White Cell, Hair Loss. Have Inactive TB. Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia. Common In Perimenopause?

I just found out I have low white cell 2.9 count. my routine blood tests are normal. this test was ordered by a dermatologist in relation to a hair loss issue (perimenopause) related. My primary care doctor is not yet aware of it. she also does not know that I have inactive TB, which I have had an xrays taken of my lungs for a couple of years ago and they were clear. I'm wondering if the TB virus may have anything to do with this. I also have HPV occasional flare-ups. So I have viruses in my body. My main health concern is stress and fatigue and anxiety and insomnia. The doctor says it's common in perimenopuse to have these symptoms. I have not been tested for HIV in a long time and now I'm frightened. My mom died of breast cancer. I don't have any bone marrow issues in my family history. I know more testing needs to be done and it may just be malnutrition. I'm 52. Is it dangerous? What can I expect?
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The decrease in the white cell count that you are having is not related top the inactive TB. A bone marrow suppression is likely due to chemicals or an infection. Proper biopsy will help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Have Low White Cell, Hair Loss. Have Inactive TB. Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia. Common In Perimenopause?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The decrease in the white cell count that you are having is not related top the inactive TB. A bone marrow suppression is likely due to chemicals or an infection. Proper biopsy will help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com