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Yes, it is possible. The inflammation that you are having in the spinal region can cause white cell count elevation. Using the cortisone injections will decrease the inflammation and therefore the WBC count.

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every time i get a cortisone shot (into a joint (SI, wrists, neck), my white blood cell counts go up a little above normal).

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