Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Tennessee

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.
Tennessee Dermatologists

Dr. Jeff J Ligon, MD
6141 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Samuel L Banks, MD
6141 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Dermatology

Dr. Clay M Pickard, MD
744 McCallie Avenue Suite 427
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
Dermatology

Dr. Robert B Ecker, MD
6 Lowell Avenue
New Hyde Park, New York 11040
Dermatology

Dr. Allan E Davis, MD
7155 Lee Highway Suite 600
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Dermatology

Dr. F H Reynolds, MD
6141 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Dermatology

Dr. Larry R Erickson, MD
1720 Gunbarrel Road SUITE 400
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421
Dermatology

Dr. Allen D Lewis, MD
960 East 3rd Street Suite 514
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403
Dermatology

Dr. Lee Allen, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

Dr. Rex A Amonette, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

Dr. Robert J Kaplan, MD
6401 Poplar Avenue Suite 330
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Dermatology

Dr. Amy A Huber, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

Dr. Janet L Knight, MD
6401 Poplar Avenue SUITE 405
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Dermatology

Dr. Robert L Jackson, MD
6286 Briarcrest Avenue SUITE 314
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
Dermatology

Dr. George R Woodbury, MD
5210 Poplar Avenue Suite 150
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Dermatology

Dr. Terri H Henson, MD
7585 Clarington Cove
Southaven, Mississippi 38671
Dermatology

Dr. Richard B Gibbs, MD
1215 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

Dr. Alan H Tanenbaum, MD
760 East Brookhaven Circle
Memphis, Tennessee 38117
Dermatology
Dr. Gwen B Beard, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

Dr. Charles F Safley, MD
968 Reddoch Cove
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Dermatology

Dr. Riddell W Scott, MD
5210 Poplar Avenue SUITE 100
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Dermatology

Dr. John D Huber, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

Dr. Dan A Dunaway, MD
5210 Poplar Avenue SUITE 100
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Dermatology

Dr. Bertram D Kaplan, MD
200 South Rhodes Street Suite G
West Memphis, Arkansas 72301
Dermatology

Dr. Frank G Witherspoon, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

Dr. Robin H Friedman-musicante, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology

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

Dr. Courtney S Woodmansee, MD
1455 Union Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Dermatology
Surgery – Other

Tennessee Rheumatologists
Dr. Eli Steigelfest, MD
4230 Harding Pike SUITE 709
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Victor Byrd, MD
222 22nd Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. James E Gore, MD
4230 Harding Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Glenn C Douglas, MD
4230 Harding Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Paul W Wheeler, MD
2410 Patterson Street SUITE 106
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Infectious Disease Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. David S Knapp, MD
2410 Patterson Street SUITE 106
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Robert P Lagrone, MD
2001 Charlotte Avenue Suite 102
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Kevin J Myers, MD
2410 Patterson Street SUITE 106
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Howard Fuchs, MD
3601 Tvc
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Theodore Pincus, MD
3601 Tvc
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Leslie A Cuevas, MD
2410 Patterson Street SUITE 106
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Joseph W Huston, MD
2410 Patterson Street SUITE 106
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. John Sergent, MD
3601 Tvc
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Michael K Watterson, MD
2410 Patterson Street SUITE 106
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Poonam R Somai, MD
4230 Harding Pike SUITE 400
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Rheumatology

Dr. Hillary Kaplan, MD
3601 Tvc
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Rheumatology

Dr. Susan Kroop, MD
3601 Tvc
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Deborah Robin, MD
3601 Tvc
Nashville, Tennessee 37232
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Daniel A Birchmore, MD
1310 24th Avenue South
Nashville, Tennessee 37212
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Marvin P Meadors, MD
2410 Patterson Street SUITE 106
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Michael D Boatright, MD
1365 Armand Drive
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Rheumatology

Dr. Cathy M Chapman, MD
5210 Poplar Avenue Suite 150
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Hugh T Holt, MD
540 Trinity Creek Cove
Cordova, Tennessee 38018
Rheumatology

Dr. Ramesh C Gupta, MD
6005 Parks Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Rheumatology

Dr. Debendra N Pattanaik, MD
800 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Rheumatology

Dr. Laura D Carbone, MD
1910 Nonconnah Boulevard SUITE 120
Memphis, Tennessee 38132
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Lowell B Robison, MD
6263 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Rheumatology

Dr. Arnold E Postlethwaite, MD
1910 Nonconnah Boulevard SUITE 120
Memphis, Tennessee 38132
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Michael A Cremer, MD
1030 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38104
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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