Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit North Carolina

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.

North Carolina Dermatologists

Dr. Carol A Trakimas, DO
8300 Health Parks
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Dermatology

Dr. Karin Linthicum, MD
3900 Browning Place Suite 202
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dermatology

Dr. Adnan Nasir, MD
4414 Lake Boone Trail SUITE 408
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dermatology

Dr. Anne T Tuveson, MD
4414 Lake Boone Trail Suite 408
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dermatology

Dr. Audrey F Echt, MD
10931 Raven Ridge Road Suite 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
Dermatology

Dr. Fernando Puente, MD
800 Springfield Commons Drive Suite 11
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dermatology

Dr. Carrie D Alspaugh, MD
3225 Blue Ridge Road SUITE 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dermatology

Dr. Maureen L Aarons, MD
3225 Blue Ridge Road SUITE 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Rebekah M Oyler, MD
3809 Computer Drive Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dermatology

Dr. Katherine D O’Rourke, MD
3225 Blue Ridge Road SUITE 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dermatology

Dr. Eric D Challgren, MD
4201 Lake Boone Trail Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dermatology

Dr. Matthew K Flynn, MD
1491 Cedarwood Lane
Pleasanton, California 94566
Dermatology

Dr. Carol C Lekan, MD
3225 Blue Ridge Road SUITE 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dermatology

Dr. Thomas R Andrus, MD
3809 Computer Drive Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dermatology

Dr. Lavanya Nagaraj, MD
3225 Blue Ridge Road Suite 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dermatology

Dr. Tamara S Housman, MD
3100 Duraleigh Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dermatology

Dr. Toby R Alligood, MD
10931 Raven Ridge Road Suite 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614
Dermatology

Dr. Earl E Burton, MD
3900 Browning Place Suite 202
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Edith F Winter, MD
309 West Millbrook Road Suite 171
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
Dermatology

Dr. Jayashri Ghate, MD
3225 Blue Ridge Road SUITE 101
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
Dermatology

Dr. Beth L Goldstein, MD
2238 Nelson Highway Suite 100
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Dermatology

Dr. James B Patterson, MD
1638 Memorial Drive
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
Dermatology

Dr. Craig Burkhart, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Dermatology

Dr. Kenneth A Becker, MD
845 North Main Street Suite 3
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Dermatology

Dr. Aida M Lugo-Somolinos, MD
3100 Thurston Bowles
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Dermatology

Dr. James S Liou, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Dermatology

Dr. Mark S Fradin, MD
891 Willow Drive Suite 1
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Dermatology

Dr. Sue Ellen Cox, MD
5821 Farrington Road Suite 101
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Dermatology

Dr. Robert S Tomsick, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Dermatology

Dr. Caroline L Rao, MD
2238 Nelson Highway Suite 100
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Dermatology

Dr. Lowell Goldsmith, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Dermatology

Dr. John M Soderberg, MD
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina 27710
Dermatology

Dr. Naomi J Kagetsu, MD
891 Willow Drive Suite 1
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Dermatology

Dr. Jennelle C Williams, MD
2238 Nelson Highway Suite 100
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Dermatology

Dr. David S Rubenstein, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Dermatology

Dr. David A Grekin, MD
5249 East Terrace Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53718
Dermatology

Dr. Nancy E Thomas, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Dermatology

Dr. Maya B Jonas, MD
2238 Nelson Highway Suite 100
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Dermatology

Dr. Stanley B Levy, MD
891 Willow Drive Suite 1
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Dermatology

Dr. Susan R Runge, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Anesthesiology
Dermatology

Dr. Gary Slaughter, MD
101 East Matthews Street Suite 800
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Dermatology

Dr. Christopher Snyder, MD
1928 Randolph Road Suite 316
Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
Dermatology

Dr. Catherine Pointon, MD
12611 North Community House Road Suite 102
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Dermatology

Dr. John R Van Gurp, MD
3111 Springbank Lane SUITE J
Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
Dermatology

Dr. James L Seward, MD
15830 John J Delaney Drive Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Dermatology

Dr. Patricia K Roddey, MD
3030 Randolph Road SUITE 200
Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
Dermatology

Dr. Deborah G Nixon, MD
15830 John J Delaney Drive Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Dermatology

Dr. Holly V Debuys, MD
3541 Randolph Road SUITE 201
Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
Dermatology

Dr. Gary D Waldman, MD
10042 Parks Cedar Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
Dermatology

Dr. David B Schulman, MD
10370 Parks Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
Dermatology

Dr. Donald D Fraser, MD
1901 Brunswick Avenue Suite 240
Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
Dermatology

Dr. Todd A Helfman, MD
9335 Blakeney Centre Drive Suite 130
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Dermatology

Dr. Girish Munavalli, MD
1918 Randolph Road Suite 550
Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
Dermatology

Dr. Tonya S Mcleod, MD
5815 Blakeney Parks Drive Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Dermatology

Dr. Kerry Shafran, MD
3006 Baucom Road Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
Dermatology

Dr. Coleman E Altman, DO
101 East Matthews Street Suite 800
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Dermatology

Dr. Val Vallat, MD
3006 Baucom Road Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
Dermatology

Dr. Martie L Jewell, MD
15110 John J Delaney Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Dermatology

Dr. Whitney L Lane, MD
15110 John J Delaney Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Dermatology

Dr. Marc Carruth, MD
2615 East 7th Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
Dermatology
North Carolina Rheumatologists
Dr. George B Brothers, MD
940 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert G Berger, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Nortin M Hadler, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Allergy & Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Joanne M Jordan, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. William J Yount, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Allergy & Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert A Roubey, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Amanda E Nelson, MD
3300 Thurston Suite 7280
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Rheumatology

Dr. Alfredo C Rivadeneira, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Rheumatology

Dr. Christopher Sims, MD
510 Meadowmont Village Circle SUITE 122
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Toby A Bates, DO
3330 Thurston Suite 7280
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
Rheumatology

Dr. Mary K Farmer, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Rheumatology

Dr. Mary K Farmer, MD
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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