Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Massachusetts

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.

Massachusetts Dermatologists

Dr. Leyda E Bowes, MD
50 Staniford Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dermatology

Dr. Glenn A Dobecki, MD
571 Main Street
South Weymouth, Massachusetts 02190
Dermatology

Dr. Deborah A Scott, MD
850 Boylston Street Suite 402
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Oon T Tan, MD
29 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 101
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Dermatology
General Surgery

Dr. David S Feingold, MD
750 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Jennifer Aranda, MD
221 Longwood Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Dermatology

Dr. Caroline C Kim, MD
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Dermatology

Dr. Peter A Lio, MD
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Dermatology

Dr. Peter Muz, MD
131 Old Road to 9 Acre Corner SUITE 630
Concord, Massachusetts 01742
Dermatology

Dr. Anita M Grassi, MD
275 Cambridge Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dermatology

Dr. Sandy S Tsao, MD
50 Staniford Street Suite 250
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dermatology

Dr. Kendra D Hanna, MD
22 Mill Street Suite 310
Arlington, Massachusetts 02476
Dermatology

Dr. Amy S Chang, MD
1215 Broadway
Raynham, Massachusetts 02767
Dermatology

Dr. Rebecca B Campen, MD
50 Staniford Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dermatology

Dr. Stephen E Gellis, MD
300 Longwood Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Dermatology
Pediatrics

Dr. Mitchell H Rubenstein, MD
221 Longwood Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Victor A Neel, MD
50 Staniford Street Suite 270
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dermatology

Dr. Sheryl R Miller, MD
215 East 72nd Street
New York, New York 10021
Dermatology

Dr. Tiffany A Angel, MD
50 Staniford Street Suite 200
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dermatology

Dr. Robert Staszewski, MD
50 Staniford Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Peter T Demos, MD
125 Liberty Street Suite 202
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Dermatology

Dr. Benjamin A Solky, MD
160 Saint Botolph Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Dermatology

Dr. Aimee L Leonard, MD
3455 Main Street SUITE 5
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dermatology

Dr. Rachel A Ivker, MD
3455 Main Street Suite 5
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dermatology

Dr. Nadine P Wenner, MD
3455 Main Street Suite 5
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dermatology

Dr. Glenn P Genest, MD
3455 Main Street Suite 5
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dermatology

Dr. Robert S Letteney, MD
130 Maple Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
Dermatology

Dr. Ronald S Nadel, MD
3455 Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dermatology

Dr. Arthur M Sher, MD
3455 Main Street Suite 5
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dermatology

Dr. Stanley F Glazer, MD
3455 Main Street Suite 5
Springfield, Massachusetts 01107
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Joseph M Corcoran, MD
82 Spruceland Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts 01108
Dermatology

Dr. Mary E Knepp, MD
140 High Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
Dermatology

Massachusetts Rheumatologists
Dr. Jonathan Kay, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Alice B Gottlieb, MD
750 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Peter A Merkel, MD
720 Harrison Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Lisa Fitzgerald, MD
300 Mount Auburn Street Suite 410
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Allen C Steere, MD
55 Fruit Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Lee S Simon, MD
110 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Simon M Helfgott, MD
45 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Michael E Weinblatt, MD
75 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Jonathan S Coblyn, MD
75 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert A Kalish, MD
750 Washington Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Ari J Schwartz, MD
1351 Main Street
Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Elena Massarotti, MD
75 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Raphael I Kieval, MD
1351 Main Street
Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert A Sands, MD
111 Grossman Drive
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Elinor A Mody, MD
45 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Paul F Dellaripa, MD
75 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Burton Sack, MD
1351 Main Street
Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Bonnie L Bermas, MD
75 Francis Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. John Stone, MD
55 Fruit Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Christopher J Scola, MD
116 Belmont Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Jonathan Kay, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Katherine S Upchurch, MD
67 Belmont Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Evelyn S Love, MD
210 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. James P Figueroa, MD
56 Holden Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Deborah M Demarco, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gary L Wolf, MD
291 Lincoln Street Suite 302
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Ellen M Gravallese, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Anatomic Pathology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Julie V Levengood, MD
425 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Rheumatology

Dr. Leslie Harrold, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Norman M Bress, MD
210 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Judith A Stebulis, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Walter H Ettinger, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Bonnie J Bidinger, MD
119 Belmont Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Patricia N Soscia, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Alice A Williams, MD
425 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert A Yood, MD
425 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. John I Reed, MD
425 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Elise H Pyun, MD
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Firas Alkassab, MD
119 Belmont Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Rheumatology
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