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Treatment Options for NSF/NFD Patients
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NSF/NFD (nephrogenic systemic fibrosis or nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy) has no cure at this time. Treatment is rarely successful, but for some the progression of the disease can be slowed down or even halted. Some patients do experience improvement and a few fully recover.
Click to read the report done by Mike TeSelle, KCRA 3, Sacramento, CA:
"Some Kidney Patients Suffer MRI Poisoning
– Dye Containing Gadolinium Blamed For Problems"
Click to view our video about "Gadolinium Dyes"
Click to view our video about "Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis"
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Improving renal function
Improving renal function, either by kidney transplant or other medical therapies, has been effective in slowing down or halting the progression of NSF/NFD in many patients. Some even experience a reversal of symptoms once kidney function is fully restored. So far it appears that people with NSF/NFD can safely undergo transplant surgery.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy is recommended for all patients with NSF/NFD. It is the safest treatment, and for some slows the progression of joint contractures, and therefore helps to maintain mobility. Swimming is the most beneficial form of physical therapy for NSF/NFD. Deep massage has also helped some patients.
Oral Steroids (prednisone)
Prednisone helps some NSF/NFD patients. It is not successful for everyone. Whether it helps by addressing the kidney condition or the skin condition is not known for sure. It is not recommended for long term use because of its serious side effects including:
- Ulcers
- Calcium loss and the acceleration of osteoporosis
- Hyperglycemia in diabetics
Ultraviolet therapy
PUVA is used to treat severe skin diseases, and has been helpful for some NSF/NFD patients. Psoralens, plant compounds used by the ancient Egyptians to treat skin disease, are used in PUVA as a sensitizing agent. The affected area is then exposed to ultraviolet light. Like sun exposure, over time PUVA can cause premature aging of the skin increases the risk of skin cancer.
Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP)
ECP has been effective for some patients, and seems to work best for those who have had NSF/NFD for less than one year. It also uses ultraviolet light and a sensitizing agent, but treats the blood instead of the skin. Blood is extracted and separated. The white blood cells are exposed and returned to your body. During the first few hours after treatment your may experience:
- Redness of the skin
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Nausea
ECP can also increase your sensitivity to sunlight.
Topical Dovonex
Dovonex can provide some localized relief for some patients, but is not effective for everyone. It is a synthetic form of Vitamin D3, which works by slowing down skin cell growth.
Plasmapheresis
Plasmapheresis has helped patients who have had dual kidney/liver transplants. During Plasmapheresis the liquid portion of the blood, called plasma, is removed.
Pentoxifylline (PXF)
PXF is an anti-oxidant which is being explored for the treatment of NSF/NFD because of its antifibrotic qualities and its ability to improve circulation. It may stop the progression of NSF/NFD and, for some may actually reverse the symptoms.
Plaquenil
Plaquenil may help some NSF/NFD patients, but has some very serious side effects. It is used to treat malaria, arthritis, and lupus. Potential side effects include severe brain and nerve disease and vision problems. Plaquenil can be even more dangerous for people with NSF/NFD because the risk of experiencing side effects may actually be increased by kidney disease.
Thalidomide
Many doctors and patients shy away from thalidomide because of its history of causing birth defects when taken by women who are pregnant. It is very effective in treating skin conditions, and possibly some cancers, but the side effects are very dangerous and there are strict laws governing who make take the drug.
If you believe you have developed NSF, we strongly advise you to contact your physician for an examination which may involve a skin biopsy. If you are, in fact, diagnosed with NSF then you may want to talk with an experienced attorney in order to protect your legal rights. Burg Simpson is here to help you. We take NSF/NFD claims on a contingency basis, which means that we are paid only if we bring about a recovery for our clients. We have already retained national experts in assist us with NSF/NFD lawsuits. Contact us now to schedule your free confidential consultation with our experienced defective product attorneys.
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For more information about this topic read "Gadolinium detected in NSF patients body tissues" written by John M. Restaino, Jr., DPM, J.D.
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