NSF lawsuit South Carolina – symptoms like scleroderma – skin thickening, hardening, swelling, swollen fingers and hands. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.
Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit South 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 (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.
South Carolina Dermatologists
Dr. Hudson C Rogers, MD
9295 Medical Plaza Drive SUITE B
Charleston, South Carolina 29406
Dermatology
Dr. Daniel B Ward, MD
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Dermatology
Dr. Edward A Kotz, MD
811 Saint Andrews Boulevard Suite C
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
Dermatology
Dr. James G Simpson, MD
48 Folly Road Boulevard
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
Dermatology
Dr. Brian C Leach, MD
135 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Dermatology
Dr. Michael F Warren, MD
349 Folly Road
Charleston, South Carolina 29412
Dermatology
Dr. D M Hull, MD
9295 Medical Plaza Drive Suite A/B
Charleston, South Carolina 29406
Dermatology
Dr. Todd E Schlesinger, MD
2093 Henry Tecklenburg Drive Suite 300
Charleston, South Carolina 29414
Dermatology
Dr. Sandra N Hannegan, MD
8 Farmfield Avenue Suite D
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
Dermatology
Dr. Diana D Antonovich, MD
135 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Dermatology
Dr. William J Cook, MD
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Dermatology
Dr. Marianne W Rosen, MD
776 Daniel Ellis Drive
Charleston, South Carolina 29412
Dermatology
Dr. Bruce H Thiers, MD
135 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Dermatology
Dr. John R Cook, MD
2110 Woodside Executive Court
Aiken, South Carolina 29803
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Dr. Dennis M Hull, MD
9295 Medical Plaza Drive Suite B
Charleston, South Carolina 29406
Dermatology
Dr. Anne H Leclercq, MD
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Dermatology
Dr. Richard M Marchell, MD
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Dr. Hunter W Burch, MD
1523 Clark Sound Circle
Charleston, South Carolina 29412
Dermatology
Dr. Benjamin S Kuo, MD
169 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Dermatology
Dr. Robert D Bibb, MD
917 Medical Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
Dermatology
Dr. Robert S Purvis, MD
3001 Newcastle Loop
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588
Dermatology
Dr. Richard H Hussey, MD
4573 Oleander Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
Dermatology
Dr. Christopher B Skvarka, MD
3001 Newcastle Loop
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588
Dermatology
Dr. Nathan P Jones, MD
3001 Newcastle Loop
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29588
Dermatology
Dr. Joan M Wiss, MD
917 Medical Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
Dermatology
Dr. Luther R Williams, MD
4573 Oleander Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
Dermatology
Dr. Carl E Weimer, MD
917 Medical Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
Dermatology
South Carolina Rheumatologists
Dr. Allison S Lipsey, MD
1025 Verdae Boulevard SUITE A
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Amir M Agha, MD
2000 East Greenville Street
Anderson, South Carolina 29621
Rheumatology
Dr. Ana G Funariu, MD
200 Patewood Drive Suite A14
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
Rheumatology
Dr. Jeffrey G Lawson, MD
3 Saint Francis Drive Suite 400
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Gulzar Merchant, MD
200 Patewood Drive Suite A14
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Deborah Meadows, MD
200 Patewood Drive Suite A160
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Geneva L Hill, MD
3 Saint Francis Drive Suite 400
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Rheumatology
Dr. Josette Johnson, MD
3 Saint Francis Drive Suite 400
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Margaret Y Curran, MD
3 Saint Francis Drive
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Rheumatology
Dr. C R Stephenson, MD
21 Aberdeen Drive
Greenville, South Carolina 29605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Colin R Stephenson, MD
21 Aberdeen Drive
Greenville, South Carolina 29605
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Douglas Conaway, MD
945 82nd Parkway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
Rheumatology
Dr. Jon M Twining, MD
909 Medical Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
Rheumatology
Dr. Jon M Twining, MD
909 Medical Circle
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
Rheumatology
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