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Hi. I went to my doc last week as I had an unusually bad flare up of my psoriasis. I presumed an allergic reaction. I saw a dermatologist and he started me on methotrexate 10mg and did blood tests just beforehand. I got the results today from a nurse. The first nurse was concerned as my lymphocytes are low but the next nurse said they are normal. They are 0.95 and at lower limit should be 1. Was the first nurse right to be concerned? My eosinophils are high at 0.64 but I know that shows allergy or inflammation. Should I ask my gp to check more into my lymphocytes? I wont see the dermatologist for 4 more weeks. As I understand it these tabs can lower the lymphocytes further...is it safe to continue? I am incredibly tired for a year now but have been told this could be just the psoriasis. I am 43 and otherwise feel healthy. Thank u for your advice. Jacqui