NSF lawsuit Rhode Island – symptoms like scleroderma – skin thickening, hardening, swelling, swollen fingers and hands. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Rhode Island
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).
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.
Rhode Island Dermatologists
Dr. Marla C Angermeier, MD
148 West River Street SUITE 1 B
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Dermatology
Dr. Anita E Pedvis-Leftick, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Dermatology
Dr. Nomate T Kpea, MD
14 Woodruff Avenue
Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882
Dermatology
Dr. Charles J Mcdonald, MD
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Dermatology
Dr. Anne B Bercovitch, MD
1 Pearl Street Suite 2300
Brockton, Massachusetts 02301
Dermatology
Dr. Vincent Falanga, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Dr. Marina Kuperman-beade, MD
1 Randall Square SUITE 306
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Dermatology
Dr. Nathaniel J Jellinek, MD
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Dermatology
Dr. Elizabeth A Welch, MD
100 Highland Avenue Suite 301
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Dermatology
Dr. Dana L Paquette Hall, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Dermatology
Dr. Raymond H Welch, MD
845 North Main Street SUITE 3
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Dermatology
Dr. John Kawaoka, MD
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Dermatology
Dr. B A Flaxman, MD
189 Governor Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Dermatology
Dr. John J Digiovanna, MD
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Dermatology
Dr. Raymond G Dufresne, MD
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Dr. Hua L Zhou, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Dermatology
Dr. Thomas P Long, MD
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kenneth A Becker, MD
845 North Main Street Suite 3
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Dermatology
Dr. Marina Kuperman Beade, MD
1 Randall Square Suite 306
Providence, Rhode Island 02904
Dermatology
Dr. Satori Iwamoto, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Dermatology
Dr. Nomate T Kpea, MD
14 Woodruff Avenue
Narragansett, Rhode Island 02882
Dermatology
Dr. James K Herstoff, MD
75 Gibbs Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Dermatology
Dr. Larry A Evans, MD
79 Turnpike Avenue
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
Dermatology
Dr. Larry A Evans, MD
79 Turnpike Avenue
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
Dermatology
Dr. Larry A Evans, MD
145 Faunce Corner Mall Road
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747
Dermatology
Rhode Island Rheumatologists
Dr. Sreekala Vasudevan, MD
20 Cumberland Hill Road
Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Iulia C Grillo, MD
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Wendy Silversmith, MD
45 Wells Street Suite 203B
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Stuart T Schwartz, MD
2 Dudley Street Suite 370
Providence, Rhode Island 02905
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. John M Conte, MD
49 Seekonk Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Edward V Lally, MD
2 Dudley Street Suite 370
Providence, Rhode Island 02905
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Kerri L Batra, MD
2 Dudley Street Suite 370
Providence, Rhode Island 02905
Rheumatology
Dr. Marven Leftick, MD
49 Seekonk Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Harold M Horwitz, MD
49 Seekonk Street Suite 1
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Bernard Zimmermann, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Harald A Hall, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Nuha R Said, MD
50 Maude Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Larissa V Sachs, MD
825 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Rheumatology
Dr. Karmela Chan, MD
281 Lincoln Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01605
Rheumatology
Dr. Wendy Silversmith, MD
45 Wells Street Suite 203B
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Christopher Darcy, MD
45 Wells Street Suite 203B
Westerly, Rhode Island 02891
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. David Kadmon, MD
132 Old River Road Suite B2
Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Rheumatology
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