Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), also known as Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD), has been linked to the use of Gadolinium, a popular contrast dye used in MRIs and MRAs.

What is NSF / NFD?

NSF & NFD is a rare and serious syndrome that involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes, and internal organs. It usually affects the arms and legs but can also affect internal organs. Patients develop large areas of hardened skin with fibrotic nodules and plaques. The condition may develop over a short period of days or could take weeks to fully develop. Severely affected patients may be unable to walk, or fully extend the joints of their arms, hands, legs, and feet.

NSF / NFD Symptoms

There are a variety of symptoms associated with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) or Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD).

• Burning
• Itching
• Swelling
• 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 weakness

NSF / NFD Treatment Options

So far, there has been no single, reliable treatment for NSF / NFD developed. Because the condition occurs parallel with kidney disease, it has shown that improvement in kidney disease shows to be an effective way of improving NSF. Doctors around the world have tried many forms of treatment including Oral steroids (prednisone), Topical Dovonex (under occlusion), Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP), Plasmapheresis, Cytoxan, Thalidomide, Ultraviolet therapy, Physical therapy (PT), Pentoxifylline (PXF), High Dose Intravenous Ig Therapy, and Renal transplantation. The most promising of these treatments appears to be oral steroids-prednisone.

Do I Have a NSF / NFD Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Gadolinium induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Gadolinium and since developed NSF or NFD, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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