Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Illinois

Many people who believe they are suffering from Scleroderma may actually have a disease called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (often referred to as NSF).  The diseases can easily be mistaken for each other.  NSF skin changes often mimic systemic sclerosis (although NSF usually does not affect the face).

NSF is caused by a reaction to certain MRI contrast dyes containing a material called Gadolinium.  There may be many misdiagnosed or undiagnosed NSF cases across the country, and time is running out to bring a legal claim.  If you have had an MRI and suffer from some of the skin symptoms listed below, you should contact an NSF Attorney or NSF Lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights.

About Scleroderma

Scleroderma is a skin disease that affects over 300,000 people in the United States.  It is usually characterized by the thickening, hardening, or tightening of the skin.

Some of the most common symptoms of scleroderma include skin changes, Raynaud’s Phenomenon, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

What to Look For:

Systemic scleroderma (limited scleroderma, CREST Syndrome) is often characterized by the following:

Thick patches on the skin
Swollen fingers
Swollen hands
Leathery or wooden skin
Tight skin around the face
Shiny looking skin

Other symptoms:

Joint pain
Reduced lung function
Difficulty breathing
Elevated or high blood pressure

There are a variety of medications for people suffering from scleroderma which include but are not limited to:

For Localized Scleroderma:

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Methotrexate
Prednisone
Phenytoin
Potassium p-aminobenzoate
d-penicillamine
PUVA (photherapy)

For Systemic Scleroderma:

Mycophenolate mofetil
Cyclosporine
Cyclophosphamide
Methotrexate
d-penicillamine

Many people who suffer from scleroderma may end up seeing several medical professionals such as a Rheumatologist (a doctor that specializes in diseases of the joints, bones and muscles) and a Dermatologist (skin specialist).

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

Studies have linked Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis to certain MRI contrast agents and dyes containing a material called Gadolinium.  Click here to read the Gadolinium FDA Warning.

Have you had an MRI or CT scan and were injected with a Gadolinium contrast dye?  Are you suffering from scleroderma like symptoms such as thick or tight skin?  If so, you may have an undiagnosed or misdiagnosed case of NSF.  Our firm is investigating cases in all 50 states.  Please call Toll Free at 1-866-777-2557 to speak with one of Gadolinium Attorneys or use our online contact form and an NSF Lawsuit Attorney will contact you as soon as possible.  This is a free, no obligation consultation.

As a courtesy, we have provided a directory of Rheumatologists and Dermatologists in your area.

Illinois Dermatologists

Local Dermatologists
Dr. Jerome M Garden, MD
150 East Huron Street Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Dermatology

Dr. Neill T Peters, MD
5525 South Pulaski Road
Chicago, Illinois 60629
Dermatology

Dr. Cole D Lundquist, MD
1875 Dempster Street Suite 660
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Dermatology

Dr. Mark A Berk, MD
900 North Westmoreland Road SUITE 222
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Aleksandar Krunic, MD
2800 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Dermatology

Dr. David B Shanker, MD
25 East Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Dermatology

Dr. Vivek Iyengar, MD
18425 West Creek Drive Suite F
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
Dermatology

Dr. Todd A Johnson, MD
183 Heritage Drive
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Dermatology

Dr. Carla Sanchez Palacios, MD
900 North Westmoreland Road SUITE 222
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Dermatology

Dr. Kevin S Pinski, MD
55 East Washington Street SUITE 3400
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Dermatology

Dr. Brian Cook, MD
737 North Michigan Avenue Suite 2310
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Dermatology

Dr. Karen L Maloney, MD
317 Illinois Street SUITE A
Saint Charles, Illinois 60174
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics

Dr. Sara Ward, MD
310 West Superior Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Dermatology

Dr. Katherine A Wier, MD
25 East Washington Street SUITE 2009
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Dermatology

Dr. Steven N Mandrea, MD
3000 North Halsted Street Suite 801
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Dermatology

Dr. Amy L Brodsky, MD
6547 North Avondale Avenue SUITE 001
Chicago, Illinois 60631
Dermatology

Dr. Nancy L Furey, MD
201 East Huron Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Dermatology

Dr. Courtney R Herbert, MD
1120 19th Street North West
Washington, District of Columbia 20036
Dermatology

Dr. Raymond M Handler, MD
8780 West Golf Road Suite 303
Niles, Illinois 60714
Dermatology

Dr. Jonith Y Breadon, MD
1009 West Fulton Market
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Dermatology
Dr. M E Strow, MD
2041 West Iles Avenue Suite C
Springfield, Illinois 62704
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Elizabeth A Small, MD
301 North 8th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Dermatology

Dr. Larry M Newell, MD
2951 Montvale Drive SUITE B
Springfield, Illinois 62704
Dermatology

Dr. Cassandra Claman, MD
1025 South 6th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Dermatology

Dr. Judith P Knox, MD
1025 South 7th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Dermatology

Dr. Jonathan N Goldfarb, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Dr. Stephen P Stone, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Dr. W G Klingler, MD
355 West Carpenter Street Suite A
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Dr. Lucinda S Buescher, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Dr. Robert A Buzzell, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Dr. Sarah M Dietrich-Yockey, MD
1025 South 6th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Dermatology

Dr. Sean Burke, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Dr. Cassandra C Claman-Weaver, MD
1025 South 7th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Sacharitha Bowers, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Dr. Ann K Hearring Stealey, MD
1025 South 6th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Dermatology

Dr. Rocky Bacelieri, MD
301 North 8th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Dermatology

Dr. Judith R Knox, MD
1025 South 6th Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Dermatology

Dr. Julia Reid, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Dr. Chadd Sukut, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Dr. Jon Davis, MD
751 North Rutledge Street
Springfield, Illinois 62702
Dermatology

Illinois Rheumatologists
Dr. Amar Sawar, MD
301 Robinson Circle
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Neurology
Rheumatology
Dr. Frederick Dietz, MD
2300 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, Illinois 61103
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robin R Hovis, MD
2300 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, Illinois 61103
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. David J Dansdill, MD
324 Roxbury Road
Rockford, Illinois 61107
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Frank A Ventimiglia, MD
2300 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, Illinois 61103
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Richard R Olson, MD
324 Roxbury Road
Rockford, Illinois 61107
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gordon D Langejans, MD
2400 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, Illinois 61103
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Zaheeruddin Sheikh, MD
1253 North Alpine Road
Rockford, Illinois 61107
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Scott A Kale, MD
30 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Elena Gogoneata, MD
4025 North Western Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60618
Rheumatology

Dr. Margaret Michalska, MD
1725 West Harrison Street Suite 1017
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Sylvia Duby, MD
1625 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert S Katz, MD
1725 West Harrison Street SUITE 1039
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Dennis J Levinson, MD
2800 South Vernon Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Eric Ruderman, MD
680 North Lake Shore Drive SUITE 1000
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Rheumatology

Dr. Walter Barr, MD
675 North Saint Clair Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Calvin Brown, MD
1725 West Harrison Street SUITE 1017
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Daniel J Hirsen, MD
10330 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, Illinois 60465
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Winston Sequeira, MD
7 Blanchard Circle SUITE 202
Wheaton, Illinois 60189
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gary R Fahrenbach, MD
7447 West Talcott Avenue SUITE 209
Chicago, Illinois 60631
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Shri K Agrawal, MD
2701 West 68th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60629
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Sarah Everakes, MD
1725 West Harrison Street SUITE 1017
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Rheumatology
Dr. Joel Block, MD
1725 West Harrison Street Suite 1017
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Barbara R Jacks, MD
150 East Huron Street SUITE 805
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Charlotte Harris, MD
1725 West Harrison Street SUITE 1017
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Dr. William I Swedler, MD
1740 West Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Rosalind Ramsey-goldman, MD
240 East Huron Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. John Varga, MD
240 East Huron Street Suite 14 100
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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