Tackling Low neutrophiles

I tried all sorts but nothing seemed to bring up low neutrophils. I asked about diet and they said there’s nothing specific that will help. They’ve also raised the level to 1.5 now due to Covid. Sorry this doesn’t help but I know how you feel - trying to live a healthy life and yet treatment being delayed almost every time because of something you can’t change. Hope it’s ok for you next time xx

MoodyBlue thank you for your response :) it does seem like it’s just one of those other things we can’t control. But very helpful to know that. enjoy your Saturday!

Hi Greenery

The only 2 sure fire ways I know of to help increase neutrophils is a couple of bags of blood transfused or a course of G-CSF injections.

Have you been given G-CSF ?  If not you could ask if this is or the blood transfusion is suitable for you to avoid this scenario.

G n' J

:) Thank you  you are a fount of knowledge! I wasn’t aware of either of those options but I will now ask my medical team if it is suitable for me. Thank you!! 

Hi Greenery 

TBH I'm surprised no one in oncology hasn't mentioned this to you already - unless there is a medical reason :-/

G-CSF can cause a bit of aching upper leg (femur) and pelvis as these are the large bones where most of the white cells are made.

Hope it is suitable and they ok it   G n' J

There may be a medical reason however I hope it’s suitable too ! It pays to be informed and I only wish I had asked sooner on here. Thank you again!

I spoke to my nurse today and she explained that medically, those options aren’t suitable. 

My low neutrophiles works differently to someone who may be on chemo. so GCSF injections/ blood transfusions won’t work in the way that I need it to. A little confusing but from what I gather my neutrophiles are good quality but not enough when treatment starts. The way to tackle my issue is to play with the dosage or have a longer break between cycles