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hi I'm currently seeing a neuro Optamolgist for optic neuropathy, has also (been called atrophy and optic neuritis)- for approx 8 months. Ive had had much blood work, an MRI, and CT SCAN. My eye doc says he can't figure out why an otherwise healthy person would have optic nerve damage. He said there was no cure, we just monitor progression. He said steroids were an option thats not guaranteed, but could help, but we were gonna do tests to see if we can figure whats causing it, first. All my test has come back negative- including a visit to a Rheumatologist and Hemotologist. The last time I spoke with my eye doctor, he mentioned to call to discuss the eye steroids-after my hemotologist appt-that was nearly a month ago and I haven't been able to reach him since. So now I'm just hanging until my follow up appt that in 3 weeks. I feel like my faith is being tested for a reason, but I'm kinda discouraged at how bad this could get before my testimony coms to fruition.
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Hi, I'd also like to welcome you here. You joined back in January so perhaps you have been monitoring the forum somewhat already. I also joined then and I can tell you that just from what I have heard from others there are a lot of things that can cause neuropathy, if that is what you have. Besides obvious causes like diabetes and chemo, one thing that seems to be a cause for a lot of people is surgery. Another thing believe it or not are injections, any kind of injections. There are many other things such as too much B6 or too little B12 in your system. So just be open to a wide realm of possible causes is my point. So, what symptoms have you had so far? Hank
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Hello @taldavs, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I know it can be frustrating when the doctors are not able to diagnose the cause of your optic nerve damage. Have you thought about seeking a second opinion or help at a teaching hospital or a major hospital like Mayo Clinic? If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, contact one of the appointment offices. The contact information for Minnesota, Arizona and Florida can be found here http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63.