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That sounds like a stressful situation, and it's completely understandable to have questions about what's happening with your treatment.

Methotrexate isn't a standard treatment for pulmonary hypertension, so it's hard to speak to that specific experience within the PH community. The drop in white blood cells you're Show Full Answer

That sounds like a stressful situation, and it's completely understandable to have questions about what's happening with your treatment.

Methotrexate isn't a standard treatment for pulmonary hypertension, so it's hard to speak to that specific experience within the PH community. The drop in white blood cells you're describing is a known concern with that type of medication, and your doctor making a change based on those lab results is them looking out for your safety.

A few things worth keeping in mind as you navigate this:

- Follow up closely with your doctor about next steps and what this means for your overall treatment plan
- Ask about monitoring — understanding what your blood counts need to look like going forward can help you feel more in control
- Report any new symptoms like unusual infections, fever, or fatigue, as low white blood cell counts can affect your immune system

It's really important to lean on your care team right now to get clarity on what comes next. You're not alone in navigating treatment changes — many myPHteam members have been through medication adjustments and understand how unsettling it can feel.

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