What is Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis NSF?

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a serious, life-threatening skin disorder, which has recently been linked to the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents during MRI or MRA procedures. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), also known as Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD), is a skin condition that is often described as a swelling and tightening of the skin, usually limited to the extremities. The condition may develop over a short period of days or could take weeks and up to 18 months to fully develop. Severely affected patients may be unable to walk, or fully extend the joints of their arms, hands, legs, and feet. Complaints of severe skin tightness, rashes and lesions and muscle weakness are common.

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Signs and Symptoms of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis

People that have developed Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis generally exhibit the following symptoms:

• Red Patches of Skin
• Areas of Skin with a burning pain
• Skin Itching & Scaly
• Skin Swelling
• Muscle Tightness
• Joint Pain and Tenderness
• Hardening and tightening of the skin
• Red or dark patches on the skin
• Yellow spots on the whites of the eyes
• Stiffness in joints and trouble moving or straightening the arms, hands, legs, or feet
• Pain deep in the hip bones or ribs
• Muscle Pain & Weakness
• NSF Treatment Options

According to The International Center for Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy Research (ICNFDR), "there is no consistently successful treatment for NSF, improving renal function (due to any modality) seems to slow or arrest NSF (and in many cases allows for gradual reversal of the process over time)."

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis treatments that have been tried and continue to be investigated include:

• Oral steroids (prednisone)
• Topical Dovonex (under occlusion)
• Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP)
• Plasmapheresis
• Physical therapy (PT)
• Pentoxifylline (PXF)
• High Dose Intravenous Ig Therapy
• Cytoxan
• Thalidomide
• Ultraviolet therapy
• Kidney / Renal transplantation

MRI Side Effects Injuries & Lawsuits

If you had a MRI or MRA with a Gadolinium-based contrast dye was used to enhance the MRI image and you have been diagnosed with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD), or currently suffer from MRI related skin problems including: skin tightening, muscle contractures, dark blotches of skin, reddened areas of skin, thickened areas of skin or lesion like disorders, hip pain, bone pain, rib cage pain, red rashes, acne like bumps, thickened areas of skin, severe joint problems, kidney failure, or renal failure, then you may be eligible to file a MRI Side Effects Lawsuit.

If you have not already been diagnosed with NSF and NFD, then we can assist in MRI side effects testing and skin biopsy / punch biopsy testing. Call us to discuss your MRI side effects symptoms and conditions. Talk to a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer to discuss possible legal options available to you. All cases taken on a congency fee basis! Call Toll Free 1-800-883-9858.

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