NSF lawsuit North Dakota – symptoms like scleroderma – skin thickening, hardening, swelling, swollen fingers and hands. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit North Dakota
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).
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 Dakota Dermatologists
Dr. William E Cornatzer, MD
225 North 7th Street Suite 2
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Dermatology
Dr. Denise Forte Pathroff, MD
225 North 7th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Dermatology
Dr. David L Appert, MD
401 North 9th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Dermatology
Dr. Joseph A Luger, MD
2700 State Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58503
Dermatology
Dr. John M Ebertz, MD
2700 State Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58503
Dermatology
Dr. Beatriz H Coquilla-Canete, MD
2700 State Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58503
Dermatology
Dr. Rachel C Ness, MD
4141 31st Avenue South Suite 103
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
Dermatology
Dr. Beth A Honl, MD
4141 31st Avenue South Suite 103
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
Dermatology
Dr. Kimberly R Kelly, MD
3000 32nd Avenue South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Dermatology
Dr. Martha E Glower, MD
1702 University Drive South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Dermatology
Dr. David B Flach, MD
4656 40th Avenue South
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
Dermatology
Dr. Chetan P Maingi, MD
4656 40th Avenue South
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
Dr. Burton S Belknap, MD
1702 University Drive South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Dermatology
Dr. Richard W Blaine, MD
2400 32nd Avenue South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Dermatology
Dr. Burton Belknap, MD
125 Frazee Street East
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Dermatology
Dr. Mohammed M Bagheri, MD
27725 Santa Margarita Parkway Suite 11
Mission Viejo, California 92691
Dermatology
Dr. John H Muus, MD
1000 South Columbia Road
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
Dermatology
Dr. Ryan L Holzwarth, MD
904 5th Avenue North East
Jamestown, North Dakota 58401
Dermatology
Dr. Burton Belknap, MD
125 Frazee Street East
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Dermatology
North Dakota Rheumatologists
Local Rheumatologists
Dr. Prashant Kaushik, MD
900 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Lynne S Peterson, MD
225 North 7th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Rheumatology
Dr. James H Lampman, MD
900 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Nowarat Songsiridej, MD
900 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Prashant Kaushik, MD
900 East Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Joseph B Sleckman, MD
1702 University Drive South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Mahfooz Peshimam, MD
2101 Elm Street North
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Umbreen Hasan, MD
2400 32nd Avenue South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Rheumatology
Dr. Yuri R Nakasato, MD
2400 32nd Avenue South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Rheumatology
Dr. Magdalena M Fiksinski, MD
1702 University Drive South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Tarek Kteleh, MD
2400 32nd Avenue South
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Rheumatology
Dr. Ann M Buettner, MD
2101 Elm Street North
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
Rheumatology
Dr. Erdal Diri, MD
400 Burdick Expressway East
Minot, North Dakota 58701
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology