Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Maine

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.

Maine Dermatologists
Dr. Helge G Riemann, MD
15 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Dermatology

Dr. Daniel B Clarke, MD
12 Spruce Street
Augusta, Maine 04330
Dermatology

Dr. Nancy Egan, MD
14 Maine Street Suite 201
Brunswick, Maine 04011
Dermatology

Dr. Peter H Bouman, MD
70 Lincoln Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Dermatology

Dr. Julia A Harre, MD
222 Auburn Street Suite 205
Portland, Maine 04103
Dermatology

Dr. Ronald Rovner, MD
1250 Forest Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103
Dermatology

Dr. Lucinda L Wegener, MD
50 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Jennifer W Bragg, MD
50 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology

Dr. David J Baginski, MD
50 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology

Dr. K Erik Kostelnik, MD
50 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology

Dr. Carrine A Burns, MD
50 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology
Family Practice

Dr. Erik K Kostelnik, MD
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology

Dr. James M Taylor, MD
50 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology

Dr. Christopher J Steen, MD
50 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Dermatology

Dr. Alice C Androkites, MD
4 Glen Cove Drive Suite 204
Rockport, Maine 04856
Dermatology

Dr. Joan S Sisto, MD
519 Us Route 1
York, Maine 03909
Dermatology

Dr. Steve A Joselow, MD
19 Hampton Road Suite 14
Exeter, New Hampshire 03833
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Hakan N Thyresson, MD
19 Hampton Road Suite 15
Exeter, New Hampshire 03833
Dermatology

Dr. Judith Fisher, MD
519 Us Route 1
York, Maine 03909
Dermatology

Dr. Nils H Thyresson, MD
519 Us Route 1
York, Maine 03909
Dermatology
Maine Rheumatologists
Dr. Sidney R Block, MD
275 Union Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Geoffrey M Gratwick, MD
275 Union Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Stephanie Gartner-Fanburg, MD
50 Union Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Rheumatology

Dr. Kenneth G Christian, MD
50 Union Street
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gale A Mccarty, MD
50 Union Street Suite 3600
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert A Sylvester, MD
10 High Street Suite 205
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Lee G Kendall, MD
10 High Street Suite 204
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Daniel A Jackson, MD
10 High Street Suite 205
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gerald S Hussar, MD
10 High Street
Lewiston, Maine 04240
Rheumatology

Dr. Brian J Keroack, MD
51 Sewall Street Suite 1
Portland, Maine 04102
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Brian E Daikh, MD
150 Dresden Avenue
Gardiner, Maine 04345
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Charles D Radis, DO
51 Sewall Street Suite 1
Portland, Maine 04102
Rheumatology

Dr. Marc L Miller, MD
150 Dresden Avenue
Gardiner, Maine 04345
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. George L Morton, MD
51 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Sarah D Muscat, MD
51 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Deirdre A Gramas, MD
4 Glen Cove Drive Suite 103
Rockport, Maine 04856
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

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