Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Washington

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.

Washington Dermatologists
Dr. Kean B Lawlor, MD
3216 North East 45th Place Suite 203
Seattle, Washington 98105
Dermatology

Dr. Dorothy N Yang, MD
1221 Madison Street Suite 1018
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology

Dr. Paula Zook, MD
1145 Broadway
Seattle, Washington 98122
Dermatology

Dr. Jettie M Person, MD
1530 North 115th Street Suite 104
Seattle, Washington 98133
Dermatology

Dr. Darrell J Fader, MD
1801 North West Market Street SUITE 107
Seattle, Washington 98107
Dermatology

Dr. Robin A Green Whipple, MD
1229 Madison Street Suite 1290
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology

Dr. Russell B Caldwell, MD
1632 116th Avenue North East Suite B
Bellevue, Washington 98004
Dermatology

Dr. Deetta Gray, MD
3100 Carillon Point
Kirkland, Washington 98033
Dermatology

Dr. Dianne B Thompson, MD
1229 Madison Street Suite 1290
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology

Dr. John R Streidl, MD
11011 Meridian Avenue North SUITE 200
Seattle, Washington 98133
Dermatology

Dr. James Hu, MD
1229 Madison Street Suite 830
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology

Dr. Michael J Scott, DO
509 Olive Way
Seattle, Washington 98101
Dermatology
Public Health
Surgery – Other

Dr. Sonja M Krejci, MD
509 Olive Way
Seattle, Washington 98101
Dermatology

Dr. Ulrike I Ochs, MD
1560 North 115th Street
Seattle, Washington 98133
Dermatology
Pediatrics

Dr. Peter B Odland, MD
1229 Madison Street SUITE 1480
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology

Dr. Hao Wang, MD
12815 120th Avenue North East Suite C
Kirkland, Washington 98034
Dermatology

Dr. Annalisa K Gorman, MD
1229 Madison Street Suite 1480
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology

Dr. Richard B Grabowski, MD
1229 Madison Street Suite 1290
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology

Dr. Clive M Liu, MD
1730 Minor Avenue Suite 1000
DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC
Seattle, Washington 98101
Dermatology

Dr. Brandith G Irwin, MD
1101 Madison Street Suite 1490
Seattle, Washington 98104
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Sasha C Kramer, MD
500 Lilly Road North East Suite 120
Olympia, Washington 98506
Dermatology
Family Practice

Dr. James L Brazil, MD
424 Lilly Road North East
Olympia, Washington 98506
Dermatology

Dr. John M Bauer, MD
500 Lilly Road North East Suite 120
Olympia, Washington 98506
Dermatology

Dr. Shauna M Richert, MD
500 Lilly Road North East Suite 120
Olympia, Washington 98506
Dermatology

Dr. Jacob H Bauer, MD
500 Lilly Road North East
Olympia, Washington 98506
Dermatology

Dr. John M Bauer, MD
500 Lilly Road North East Suite 120
Olympia, Washington 98506
Dermatology

Dr. David A Remis, MD
700 Lilly Road North East
Olympia, Washington 98506
Dermatology

Dr. William P Werschler, MD
104 West 5th Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99204
Dermatology

Dr. Benjamin Hsu, MD
605 East Holland Avenue SUITE 218
Spokane, Washington 99218
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Michael E Ryan, MD
5901 North Lidgerwood Street Suite 118
Spokane, Washington 99208
Dermatology

Dr. Christina Marino, MD
820 South McClellan Street Suite 426
Spokane, Washington 99204
Dermatology

Dr. Paul W Becker, MD
5901 North Lidgerwood Street
Spokane, Washington 99208
Dermatology

Dr. C D Henderson, MD
601 South Sherman Street Suite 208
Spokane, Washington 99202
Dermatology
Dr. Robert E Ettlinger, MD
1901 South Cedar Street
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. George H Krick, MD
1901 South Cedar Street Suite 201
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Larry T Balentine, MD
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Naila B Ahmad, MD
1708 Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Ina R Oppliger, MD
1959 North East Pacific Street
Seattle, Washington 98195
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Charles S Paxson, MD
9600 Veterans Drive South West
Tacoma, Washington 98498
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Andrew J Luk, MD
1660 South Columbian Way Suite South 111
Seattle, Washington 98108
Allergy & Immunology
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Eric A Schoen, MD
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Rheumatology

Dr. Claribel L Kohchet Chua, MD
1708 Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Ashul Pandhi, MD
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Rheumatology

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

Dr. Theresa Karplus, MD
700 North East 87th Avenue
Vancouver, Washington 98664
Rheumatology

Dr. Ramin Sabahi, MD
700 North East 87th Avenue
Vancouver, Washington 98664
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Uzma A Khan, MD
700 North East 87th Avenue
Vancouver, Washington 98664
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. David Bong, MD
700 North East 87th Avenue
Vancouver, Washington 98664
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Marcia Sparling, MD
700 North East 87th Avenue
Vancouver, Washington 98664
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Paul B Brown, MD
1959 North East Pacific Street
Seattle, Washington 98195
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Philip J Mease, MD
1101 Madison Street Suite 1000
Seattle, Washington 98104
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Steven S Overman, MD
10330 Meridian Avenue North Suite 230
Seattle, Washington 98133
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Andrew K Solomon, MD
10330 Meridian Avenue North Suite 250
Seattle, Washington 98133
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Julie L Carkin, MD
10330 Meridian Avenue North Suite 250
Seattle, Washington 98133
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Daniel C Ene Stroescu, MD
11212 Sunrise Boulevard East SUITE 201
Puyallup, Washington 98374
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Pamela K Sheets, MD
1145 Broadway
Seattle, Washington 98122
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Nancy Shasteen, MD
1145 Broadway
Seattle, Washington 98122
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Jeff R Peterson, MD
10330 Meridian Avenue North Suite 250
Seattle, Washington 98133
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Gregory C Gardner, MD
1959 North East Pacific Street
Seattle, Washington 98195
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Dr. Richard A Jimenez, MD
10330 Meridian Avenue North Suite 250
Seattle, Washington 98133
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Jennifer D Gorman, MD
1100 9th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Peter Mohai, MD
515 Minor Avenue Suite 300
Seattle, Washington 98104
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Jeffrey S Carlin, MD
1100 9th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Mary A Wemple, MD
1101 Madison Street Suite 301
Seattle, Washington 98104
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Stanford L Peng, MD
1100 9th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Florence C Hsu, MD
509 Olive Way
Seattle, Washington 98101
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Christi M Kenyon, MD
515 Minor Avenue SUITE 300
Seattle, Washington 98104
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Ina R Oppliger, MD
1959 North East Pacific Street
Seattle, Washington 98195
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Kent T Ta, MD
515 Minor Avenue Suite 300
Seattle, Washington 98104
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

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