NSF lawsuit Wyoming – symptoms like scleroderma – skin thickening, hardening, swelling, swollen fingers and hands. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis.

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Wyoming

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.
Wyoming Dermatologists
Dr. Julie A Neville, MD
123 Western Hills Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009
Dermatology

Dr. Mary O Cole, MD
123 Western Hills Boulevard
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009
Dermatology

Dr. Kenneth Wegner, MD
557 East Broadway
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Dermatology

Dr. Christian B Anderson, DO
62 Redmond Street
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Dermatology

Dr. Amber C Robbins, MD
206 North Brooks Street
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
Dermatology

Dr. Thomas J Hogarty, MD
300 Massachusetts Avenue North West
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Dermatology

Wyoming Rheumatologists

Dr. Jonathan W Singer, DO
8400 East Prentice Avenue Suite 301
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
Allergy & Immunology
Diagnostic Laboratory & Dermatological Immunology
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Family Practice
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Preventive Medicine
Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology
Rheumatology
Sports Medicine

Dr. Robert M Monger, MD
5050 Powderhouse Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Ardella M Kemmler, MD
150 Arrowhead Drive
Evanston, Wyoming 82930
Internal Medicine
Occupational Medicine
Rheumatology


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