That is the most puzzling thing about the myriad effects of 2-butoxyethanol.

If someone only has one thing wrong (& a parent didn't have CFIDS type symptoms)

Then - a test on something will go UP for one ailment

and then DOWN for the other ailment

 

... Two things wrong , but tests look normal

 

Random Distribution of Weight (RDW)

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The RDW stands for Random Distribution of RBC Weight. It tells how consistent are the size of the red blood cells. Newly made cells (reticulocytes), B12 and folic acid deficient cells are larger than iron deficient cells. This is an electronic index that may help clarify if an anemia has multiple components. The high RDW helps determine if there is only a B₁₂ and/or folic acid deficiency (with normal RDW showing the red cells are mostly the same size) or with concomitant iron deficiency (a high RDW due to small and large red blood cells).

Optimal Range: 13

The RDW is often increased in

• B12 and Pernicious anemia
• Folic acid anemia
• Iron deficiency anemia combined with other anemia
• Hemolytic anemia  *
• Transfusions
• Sideroblastic anemia
• Alcohol abuse
• Various less common and hereditary anemias

The RDW is often decreased in:

• Iron deficiency anemia (blood loss, parasites, poor iron absorption, etc.)
• Vitamin B₆ anemia
• Rheumatoid arthritis

http://www.drkaslow.com/html/blood_cell_counts.html

 

It is especially interesting to note that very high white blood cell counts may not be an infection or lymphoma ...

but instead may actually be an anemia sign for the fatigue of CFS, FM, CFIDS