Gadolinium Lawyer
Gadolinium is used as a component in contrast dyes for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Recently, a number of Gadolinium lawsuits have been launched since the FDA has determined that Gadolinium-containing contrast agents can cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis or Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NSF/NFD) in patients with kidney disease.
The link between Gadolinium-containing contrast agents used in MRI and MRA scans and NSF and NFD are clear. The FDA has issued warnings about the link between Gadolinium and NSF and NFD in kidney patients. Patients who have developed NSF or NFD after getting MRI or MRA scans should contact a Gadolinium lawyer. A Gadolinium attorney can provide these patients with legal advice and can pursue compensation or damages so that patients who do develop NSF and NFD have the financial resources to cover medical expenses.
If you have preexisting kidney disease and have been given an MRI or MRA with a Gadolinium-containing contrast agent, be alert for signs of NSF and NFD. Symptoms can include thickening of the skin, joint stiffness, muscle weakness, dark or reddish skin patches, yellow spots on the whites of the eyes, burning, itching, swelling, and pain in the hip or rib areas. If you develop any of these symptoms after getting an MRI or MRA contact a qualified Gadolinium lawyer as well as a medical professional. Even if you decide not to launch a Gadolinium lawsuit yourself, discussing all your options with a Gadolinium attorney can help you understand your choices fully.
If you have an existing kidney condition and are scheduled for an MRI or MRA, ask your doctor to not use Gadolinium-containing contrast agents as part of the medial imaging scan. Confirm with the technician administering the scan that no Gadolinium-containing contrast agents are used. You can often avoid NSF and NFD by using different imaging technology or different contrasting agents.
