Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Oregon

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 (Plaquenil®)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex®, Trexall®)
Prednisone (Deltasone®, Cortan®)
Phenytoin (Dilantin®)
Potassium p-aminobenzoate (POTABA®)
d-penicillamine (Cuprimine®, Depen®)
PUVA (phototherapy)

For Systemic Scleroderma:

Mycophenolate mofetil  (Cellcept®)
Cyclosporine (Neoral®), (Sandimmune®)
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex®, Trexall®)
d-penicillamine (Cuprimine®, Depen®)

Over the Counter Medications for Skin Dryness

KeriCream®
Lanalor®
Lubriderm®
Eucerin Moisturizing® creams and lotions
Nivea Moisturizing®
UltraDerm®
Alpha Keri Bath Oil®
Penederm alpha hydroxy cream®
Aveeno bath oil & moisturizer®
Udder Cream

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.
Oregon Dermatologists

Dr. Jay Y Park, MD
1162 Willamette Street
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Dermatology

Dr. Diane L Baird, MD
2550 Willakenzie Road
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Dermatology

Dr. Eric Olson, MD
992 Country Club Road
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Dermatology

Dr. Cynthia A Dreyer, MD
743 Country Club Road
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Dermatology

Dr. James F Kitterman, MD
132 East Broadway
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Dermatology

Dr. James F Kitterman, MD
132 East Broadway Suite 825
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Dermatology
Dr. David M Trask, MD
492 Murphy Road
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology

Dr. Denise A Burke, MD
749 Golf View Drive SUITE A
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology

Dr. Jeri Mendelson, MD
2959 Siskiyou Boulevard Suite B
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology

Dr. Judith Oursler, MD
691 Murphy Road
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology

Dr. Jennifer W Childers, MD
3156 State Street
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology

Dr. Erika Klemperer, MD
2959 Siskiyou Boulevard
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology

Dr. Dwight Tribelhorn, MD
2959 Siskiyou Boulevard Suite B
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology

Dr. Jon D Igelman, MD
2959 Siskiyou Boulevard
Medford, Oregon 97504
Dermatology
Dr. Bernard A Gasch, MD
1200 North East 48th Avenue
Hillsboro, Oregon 97124
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Janet L Roberts, MD
2330 North West Flanders Street SUITE 201
Portland, Oregon 97210
Dermatology

Dr. Debbie L Miller, MD
2565 North West Lovejoy Street Suite 100
Portland, Oregon 97210
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Debbie L Miller, MD
2565 North West Lovejoy Street
Portland, Oregon 97210
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Eric L Hanson, MD
301 North East Knott Street
Portland, Oregon 97212
Dermatology

Dr. Kristin R Stevens, MD
5050 North East Hoyt Street SUITE 454
Portland, Oregon 97213
Dermatology

Dr. Diane R Baker, MD
1706 North West Glisan Street Suite 2
Portland, Oregon 97209
Dermatology

Dr. Michael J Adler, MD
2250 North West Flanders Street Suite 205
Portland, Oregon 97210
Dermatology

Dr. Marla M Ross, MD
10215 South West Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Barbara E Resnick, MD
2250 North West Flanders Street Suite 205
Portland, Oregon 97210
Dermatology

Dr. David M Kao, MD
15895 South West 72nd Avenue Suite 250
Portland, Oregon 97224
Dermatology

Dr. Shobha Jetmalani, MD
2250 North West Flanders Street Suite 205
Portland, Oregon 97210

Dr. David J Pokorny, MD
9155 South West Barnes Road Suite 839
Portland, Oregon 97225
Dermatology

Dr. Edward G Atkin, MD
800 South West 13th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205
Dermatology

Dr. Lisa S Turner, MD
417 South West 117th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97225
Dermatology

Dr. Larry L Guerin, MD
545 North East 47th Avenue Suite 306
Portland, Oregon 97213
Dermatology

Dr. Timothy Brown, MD
12612 South East Stark Street
Portland, Oregon 97233
Clinical Pathology & Anatomic Pathology
Dermatology

Dr. Rebecca Bremner, MD
2250 North West Flanders Street Suite 205
Portland, Oregon 97210
Dermatology

Dr. Michelle D Bonta, MD
417 South West 117th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97225
Dermatology

Dr. Deborah A Altemus, DO
800 South West 13th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205
Dermatology

Oregon Rheumatologists
Dr. Andre Barkhuizen, MD
6640 South West Redwood Lane Suite 301
Portland, Oregon 97224
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Anita A Goel, MD
9155 South West Barnes Road Suite 314
Portland, Oregon 97225
Rheumatology

Dr. Kip L Kemple, MD
2311 North West Northrup Street
Portland, Oregon 97210
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert M Bennett, MD
3181 South West Sam Jackson Parks Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. James T Rosenbaum, MD
3181 South West Sam Jackson Parks Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Rosario P Bonafede, MD
4805 North East Glisan Street
Portland, Oregon 97213
Rheumatology

Dr. Howard Gandler, MD
2311 North West Northrup Street Suite 207
Portland, Oregon 97210
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Laura H Davies, MD
1015 North West 22nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97210
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gerald S Schoepflin, MD
10000 South East Main Street SUITE 132
Portland, Oregon 97216
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Katja F Daoud, MD
4805 North East Glisan Street
Portland, Oregon 97213
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Ronald C Fraback, MD
9155 South West Barnes Road Suite 314
Portland, Oregon 97225
Family Practice
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Lauren H Kim, MD
364 South East 8th Avenue Suite 201
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Mollie E Thompson, MD
9155 South West Barnes Road Suite 314
Portland, Oregon 97225
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gary L Sultany, MD
9155 South West Barnes Road Suite 314
Portland, Oregon 97225
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Kevin Khaw, MD
10201 South East Main Street Suite 25
Portland, Oregon 97216
Rheumatology

Dr. Stephen M Campbell, MD
5050 North East Hoyt Street SUITE 540
Portland, Oregon 97213
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Daniel S Sager, MD
1200 North West 23rd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97210
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. James K Smith, MD
9155 South West Barnes Road Suite 314
Portland, Oregon 97225
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Anthony Montanaro, MD
3181 South West Sam Jackson Parks Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
Allergy & Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Richard M Wernick, MD
5050 North East Hoyt Street Suite 155
Portland, Oregon 97213
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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