Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Attorneys Lawyers South Dakota

The public is slowly becoming more aware of a terrible disease known as Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) that is associated with certain MRI contrast dyes.  We have provided a list of frequently asked questions to help people understand the basics.  If you have additional questions, please contact our law firm for a free case review.
Who is most at risk for developing this disease?

People with kidney problems are most at risk.  This could include someone with:

• impaired kidney function
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• on dialysis
• kidney infection
• someone who has had a kidney transplant or is eligible for a kidney transplant.

People with liver problems are also at a higher risk.

Which contrast dyes should I be concerned about?

There are 5 contrast dyes that contain gadolinium and they are listed below:

Omniscan® (otherwise known as gadodiamide, and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA-BMA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by GE Healthcare.

ProHance® (otherwise known as gadoteridol, and might be referred to as Gd-HP-DO3A in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bracco.

Magnevist® (otherwise known as gadopentetate dimeglumine and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bayer Healthcare.

OptiMARK® (otherwise known as gadoversetamide and might be referred to as Gd-DTPA-BMEA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Mallinckrodt.

MultiHance® (otherwise known as gadobenate dimeglumine and might be referred to as Gd-BOPTA in your medical records).  This contrast dye is manufactured by Bracco.

What procedures are these contrast dyes used for?

• MRI
• MRA
• Angiogram
• Angioplasty
• CT scan
• Vengoram
• Fistulogram

How do I know if I have had used one of these contrast dyes?

If you drank the contrast dye, you did not receive a gadolinium based product.  However, if you were injected with a contrast dye after 1987, you may have received one containing gadolinium.

Who is being sued?

The drug manufacturers are being sued on claims that they failed to warn people and their doctors about the harmful side effects associated with these contrast agents.  See more information about Gadolinium Lawsuit.

NSF Law Firm

How do I know if I have this disease?

There are many undiagnosed and misdiagnosed cases of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.  The disease is relatively obscure, many doctors are still unfamiliar with it.  NSF can be mistaken for other diseases like scleroderma or even arthritis.  See more information about Gadolinium Side Effects.  If you believe you might have this disease, you should have a dermatologist take a deep tissue skin biopsy from the affected area of the skin and then tested for NSF by a pathologist.

NSF Lawyer

Below is a court directory for your area.  If you have been diagnosed with NSF, or if you believe that you are suffering from this disease, please contact our law firm for a free, no obligation consultation.  Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 to speak with an NSF Lawsuit attorney or fill out our online contact form and one of our NSF Attorneys will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3511

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Miner County
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Howard, SD 57349-0265
605-772-4612

Minnehaha County
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Sioux Falls, SD 57102-0136
605-367-5900

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Flandreau, SD 57028-0226
605-997-3181

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Rapid City, SD 57709-0230
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Bison, SD 57620-0426
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605-698-3395

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605-796-4515

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605-745-5131

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210 East 7th Avenue
Redfield, SD 57469-1299
605-472-4535

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Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532-0758
605-223-7735

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605-258-2535

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605-842-2266

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Parker, SD 57053-0446
605-297-3115

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Elk Point, SD 57025-0757
605-356-2132

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Selby, SD 57472-0328
605-649-7311

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Yankton, SD 57078-0155
605-668-3080

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605-365-5159
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605-942-7165

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605-685-6969
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605-589-4215

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605-688-4200

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Aberdeen, SD 57402-1087
605-626-2451

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300 S. Courtland #111
Chamberlain, SD 57325-1599
605-734-4580

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Belle Fourche, SD 57717-0237
605-892-2516

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605-955-3536

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Lake Andes, SD 57356-0640
605-487-7511

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605-532-5851

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Vermillion, SD 57069-0377
605-677-6756

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605-882-5095

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PO Box 175
McIntosh, SD 57641-0175
605-273-4201

Custer County
420 Mt. Rushmore Road
Custer, SD 57730-1934
605-673-4816

Davison County
PO Box 927
Mitchell, SD 57301-0927
605-995-8105

Day County
711 W. 1st Street
Webster, SD 57274-1359
605-345-3771

Deuel County
PO Box 308
Clear Lake, SD 57226-0308
605-874-2120

Dewey County
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Timber Lake, SD 57656-0096
605-865-3566

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Armour, SD 57313-0036
605-724-2585

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Ipswich, SD 57451-0384
605-426-6671

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Hot Springs, SD 57747-1387
605-745-5131

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Faulkton, SD 57438-0357
605-598-6223

Grant County
PO Box 509
Milbank, SD 57252-0509
605-432-5482

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Burke, SD 57523-0430
605-775-2665

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Philip, SD 57567-0070
605-859-2627

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605-783-3751

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Miller, SD 57362-0122
605-853-3337

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605-239-4446

Hughes/Stanley/Jones County
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Pierre, SD 57501-1238
605-773-3713

Hutchinson County
140 Euclid, Room 36
Olivet, SD 57052-2103
605-387-4215

Hyde County
PO Box 306
Highmore, SD 57345-0306
605-852-2512

Jackson County
PO Box 128
Kadoka, SD 57543-0128
605-837-2122

Jerauld County
PO Box 435
Wessington Springs, SD 57382-0435
605-539-1202

Jones/Hughes/Stanley County
PO Box 448
Murdo, SD 57559-0448
605-669-2361

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DeSmet, SD 57231-0176
605-854-3811

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Madison, SD 57042-2941
605-256-5644

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605-578-2040

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605-869-2277

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605-448-5213

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605-425-2781

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605-439-3361

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