Feeling wiped out but your labs keep coming back “normal”?
There’s one lab result that gets run every year—but most doctors overlook a key clue in it.
The secret?
Your white blood cell counts, specifically neutrophils and lymphocytes on a Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Here’s what to look for:
Neutrophils = your body’s Marines. First responders to new infections.
Lymphocytes = the Army. They handle the longer battle, often with viruses.
In a balanced immune system, neutrophils are typically double or two-thirds the level of lymphocytes.
But if you’re dealing with chronic fatigue…
Check your CBC for these patterns:
Low total WBC + neutrophils high or close to lymphocytes (e.g., 47% neutrophils, 41% lymphocytes)
→ Suggests a lingering viral infection your body is still fighting.
Lymphocytes higher than neutrophils (e.g., 50% lymphocytes, 40% neutrophils)
→ Another red flag for chronic viral activity.
These patterns often show up in cases of:
- Long-haul COVID
- Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
- Other low-grade viral infections that don’t fully go away
What to do about it?
Your immune and nervous systems are tightly connected—and they can trigger each other, creating a cycle of fatigue, crashes, and flares.
That’s why I recommend a combo that supports both systems:
My go-to for chronic viral fatigue:
MediHerb’s Viranon + Astragalus Complex – to see them – click HERE
Viranon
- St. John’s Wort, Licorice Root, and Cedar
- Great for kicking out stubborn viruses (like EBV, shingles, or any post-viral infection fatigue)
- Supports immunity and helps reduce lingering pain
Astragalus Complex
- Astragalus + Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
- Boosts immune defenses and calms the nervous system
- Especially helpful for “good days and crash days” fatigue patterns
Pro Tip:
Start with 2 bottles of each.
Still feeling off? Consider a deeper stealth pathogen protocol with Artemisinin + Myrrh (MediHerb) for more stubborn infections.
If chronic viral fatigue has been dragging you down—know there is a path forward.
Sometimes the biggest clues are hiding in plain sight.
To healthy white blood cells,
Dr. Jannine Krause
