Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Lawsuit Lawyer Alabama

Many people who believe they are suffering from Scleroderma may actually have a disease called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (often referred to as NSF).  These 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 agents and 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.

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
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:

Localized Scleroderma:

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Methotrexate
Prednisone
Phenytoin
Potassium p-aminobenzoate
d-penicillamine
PUVA (photherapy)

Systemic Scleroderma:

Mycophenolate mofetil
Cyclosporine
Cyclophosphamide
Methotrexate
d-penicillamine

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 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?  If so, you may have an undiagnosed 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.
Alabama Dermatologists

Dr. Stacy J Haynes, MD
3825 Lorna Road SUITE 240
Birmingham, Alabama 35244
Dermatology

Dr. Donald S Walters, MD
521 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, Alabama 35216
Dermatology

Dr. Elizabeth Jacobson, MD
833 Saint Vincents Drive SUITE 300
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology

Dr. George G Tisdale, MD
425 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, Alabama 35216
Dermatology

Dr. Corey L Hartman, MD
833 Saint Vincents Drive Bldg. 3, Suite 300
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology

Dr. Gary D Monheit, MD
2100 16th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology
Surgery – Other

Dr. Sandra L Zahradka, MD
7500 Hugh Daniel Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Vera Y Soong, MD
817 Princeton Avenue South West
Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Dermatology

Dr. Melanie L Appell, MD
2100 16th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology

Dr. Matthew K Abele, MD
2700 10th Avenue South Bldg. 2 , Suite 501
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology

Dr. Barry C Ginsburg, MD
972 Montclair Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35213
Dermatology

Dr. Julian M Thomas, MD
3940 Montclair Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35213
Dermatology
Internal Medicine

Dr. Janet Cash, MD
833 Saint Vincents Drive Bldg. 3, Suite 300
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology

Dr. James M Krell, MD
2100 16th Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology

Dr. Chad L Prather, MD
7414 Picardy Avenue SUITE C
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808
Dermatology

Dr. Christopher B Harmon, MD
2000 Stonegate Trail SUITE 112
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Dermatology

Dr. Amy J Theos, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Dermatology

Dr. Marian E Northington, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Dermatology

Dr. Ann M Hill, MD
2100 16th Avenue South Suite 202
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Dermatology

Dr. Julie C Harper, MD
2470 Rocky Ridge Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Dermatology

Alabama Rheumatologists
Dr. Joel D Abbott, MD
2145 Highland Avenue South Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Anthony M Turkiewicz, MD
2145 Highland Avenue South Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Peter A Saway, MD
2145 Highland Avenue South Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Internal Medicine
Pain Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Thomas B Traylor, MD
2145 Highland Avenue South Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Internal Medicine

Dr. Prameela D Goli, MD
2022 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Suite 211
Birmingham, Alabama 35209

Dr. Kenneth G Saag, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Internal Medicine

Dr. William A Paul, MD
2145 Highland Avenue South Suite 200
Birmingham, Alabama 35205

Dr. Cornelius B Thomas, MD
880 Montclair Road Suite #470
Birmingham, Alabama 35213

Dr. Gene L Watterson, MD
513 Brookwood Boulevard
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama 35216

Dr. Maria I Danila, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35249

Dr. Barri J Fessler, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Dr. Laura B Hughes, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Dr. Walter W Chatham, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35249

Dr. Louis W Heck, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Dr. John D Morgan, MD
801 Princeton Avenue South West
Birmingham, Alabama 35211

Dr. Gwen Williams, MD
48 Medical Parks Drive East South
Birmingham, Alabama 35235
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine

Dr. Jeffrey R Curtis, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
Internal Medicine

Dr. Robert P Kimberly, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233

Dr. Monica A Crawford, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35249

Dr. Dennis W Boulware, MD
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35249
Internal Medicine

Dr. Thomas C Mcgee, MD
1700 Spring Hill Avenue Suite 100
Mobile, Alabama 36604
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Daren A Scroggie, MD
1700 Spring Hill Avenue Suite 100
Mobile, Alabama 36604
Rheumatology

Dr. Thomas C Myers, MD
6701 Airport Boulevard SUITE A 101
Mobile, Alabama 36608
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Dr. Jeffrey D Faggard, MD
1700 Spring Hill Avenue Suite 100
Mobile, Alabama 36604
Rheumatology

Dr. Joseph Michalski, MD
3301 Knollwood Drive
Mobile, Alabama 36693
Internal Medicine

Dr. Gino Divittorio, MD
6701 Airport Boulevard SUITE A 101
Mobile, Alabama 36608
Internal Medicine

Dr. Teresa J Oglesby, MD
6701 Airport Boulevard SUITE A 101
Mobile, Alabama 36608
Internal Medicine

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