Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Virginia

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.
Virginia Dermatologists
Dr. Moses K Albert, MD
3020 Hamaker Court Suite 504
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Dermatology

Dr. Saundra L Seaman, MD
8505 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Dermatology

Dr. Martin S Horn, MD
10721 Main Street Suite 3100
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Dermatology

Dr. Fran Rotter, MD
8301 Old Courthouse Road Vienna VA 22182
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Dermatology

Dr. Mitchell Stashower, MD
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 404
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Dermatology

Dr. Alexandra Kazakis, MD
3022 Williams Drive SUITE 101
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Dermatology

Dr. Jack M Costa, MD
3650 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 202
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Dermatology

Dr. Hema A Sundaram, MD
8316 Arlington Boulevard Suite 401
Fairfax, Virginia 22031

Dr. Brenda J Dintiman, MD
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 403
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Dermatology

Dr. Andrew D Montemarano, DO
8503 Arlington Boulevard
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Dermatology

Dr. Mary Mather, MD
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 403
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Dermatology

Dr. Rolla Jaber, MD
3700 Joseph Siewick Drive SUITE 403
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
Dermatology

Dr. Katherine A Treherne, MD
142 West York Street Suite 605
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Dermatology

Dr. Michael L Gross, MD
109 Wimbledon Square Suite East
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Dermatology

Dr. Mark W Jenison, MD
850 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Dermatology

Dr. Valerie M Harvey, MD
1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive Suite 208
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
Dermatology

Dr. Hayri E Sangiray, DO
11842 Rock Landing Drive SUITE 120
Newport News, Virginia 23606
Dermatology

Dr. Brian L Johnson, MD
241 Corporate Boulevard SUITE 215
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Dermatology

Dr. Lawrence K Chang, MD
601 Medical Tower
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Dermatology

Dr. Robert S Baer, MD
601 Medical Tower
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Dermatology

Dr. Kenneth S Hunter, MD
5201 Hickory Parks Drive Suite A
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
Dermatology

Dr. Jonathan L Schreiber, MD
5249 Providence Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
Dermatology

Dr. Margery A Scott, MD
721 Fairfax Avenue SUITE 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Dermatology

Dr. John T Burgess, MD
201 North Washington Street
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Dermatology

Dr. Larry O Sharpe, MD
160 Kingsley Lane
Norfolk, Virginia 23505
Dermatology

Dr. Cyndi M Torosky, MD
700 West Olney Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Dermatology

Dr. Douglas J Pugliese, MD
1468 Ingram Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23551
Dermatology
Dr. William J Alms, MD
6731 Whittier Avenue SUITE 200 B
McLean, Virginia 22101
Dermatology

Dr. Nancy E Bruckner, MD
6731 Whittier Avenue Suite 200
McLean, Virginia 22101
Dermatology

Dr. Ho Jin Kim, MD
8371a Greensboro Drive
McLean, Virginia 22102
Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology

Dr. Nancy V Bruckner, MD
6731 Whittier Avenue Suite 200B
McLean, Virginia 22101
Dermatology

Dr. Sung W Yoon, MD
5041b Backlick Road
Annandale, Virginia 22003
Dermatology

Dr. Nina M Fisher, MD
6731 Whittier Avenue Suite 200 B
McLean, Virginia 22101
Dermatology

Dr. Nina J Fisher, MD
6731 Whittier Avenue Suite 200
McLean, Virginia 22101
Dermatology
Virginia Rheumatologists

Dr. Brinda M Dixit, MD
637 Kingsborough Square Suite D
Chesapeake, Virginia 23320
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Sarah B Clarkson, MD
6275 East Virginia Beach Boulevard SUITE 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Roger W Lidman, MD
6275 East Virginia Beach Boulevard SUITE 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Janice C Sherwood, MD
933 1st Colonial Road Suite 100
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454
Rheumatology

Dr. William W Reed, MD
160 Kingsley Lane Suite 505
Norfolk, Virginia 23505
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Alfred E Denio, MD
6275 East Virginia Beach Boulevard SUITE 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Julianne S Orlowski, DO
6275 East Virginia Beach Boulevard SUITE 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. John V Mansoor, MD
6275 East Virginia Beach Boulevard SUITE 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Witold A Turkiewicz, MD
6275 East Virginia Beach Boulevard Suite 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Rheumatology

Dr. Witold A Turkiewicz, MD
6275 East Virginia Beach Boulevard SUITE 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Rheumatology
Dr. Christopher M Wise, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Steven Maestrello, MD
7702 East Parham Road Suite 304
Richmond, Virginia 23294
Rheumatology

Dr. Lenore M Buckley, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Internal Medicine
Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatrics
Rheumatology

Dr. Lawrence B Schwartz, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Allergy & Immunology
Diagnostic Laboratory & Dermatological Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Peter J Coutlakis, MD
1401 Johnston Willis Drive Suite 4100
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Mihail Moroianu, MD
7702 East Parham Road Suite 101
Richmond, Virginia 23294
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Edgar F Jessee, MD
1401 Johnston Willis Drive Suite 4100
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Beth Rubinstein, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Alan G Stern, MD
3850 Gaskins Road Suite 110
Richmond, Virginia 23233
Rheumatology

Dr. James C Sutherland, MD
1401 Johnston Willis Drive Suite 4100
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Florina M Constantinescu, MD
110 Irving Street North West Suite 2A38
Washington, District of Columbia 20010
Rheumatology

Dr. Andra G Showalter, MD
1401 Johnston Willis Drive Suite 4100
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. George F Moxley, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Diagnostic Laboratory & Dermatological Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Bernard F Wittkamp, MD
8710 Choctaw Road
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Rheumatology

Dr. Shaun Ruddy, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Allergy & Immunology
Diagnostic Laboratory & Dermatological Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Karen M Sanders, MD
1201 Broad Rock Boulevard
Richmond, Virginia 23249
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. William N Roberts, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. P F Mullinax, MD
417 North 11th Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Perry F Mullinax, MD
1250 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Allergy & Immunology
Diagnostic Laboratory & Dermatological Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Tammy R Copsey-spring, MD
7702 East Parham Road
Richmond, Virginia 23294
Rheumatology
Dr. Garry Bayliss, MD
1802 Braeburn Drive
Salem, Virginia 24153
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Joseph Lemmer, MD
1802 Braeburn Drive
Salem, Virginia 24153
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. William Blaylock, MD
1802 Braeburn Drive
Salem, Virginia 24153
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Androniki Bili, MD
1802 Braeburn Drive
Salem, Virginia 24153
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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