Client does not have any known kidney or liver problems but he had 1 MRI with contrast and 1 Angiogram with contrast done in September 2004 or September 2005. Since these procedures, client has developed red/dark patches of skin, rashes, itching, flaky/bumpy skin, joint pain/stiffness, hip pain, rib pain, muscle weakness, muscle "twitches" in his thighs.

Potential MRI NSF Client 45 yr old Female

Client does not have any known kidney or liver problems. She had 1 MRI with contrast done in November 2008. Since the MRI ,client has developed red/dark patches of skin (elbows/back/leg), rashes, burning/itching, bumpy/scaly skin, swelling/tightening, joint pain/stiffness, rib pain, and muscle contractures.

If you have had similar skin, muscle or joint problem or reactions following a MRI and would like to get more information about NSF and/or NSF testing, then call us at 1-800-883-9858

NSF Symptoms & NSF Treatment Options Explained

In the latest edition of RenaLife, Houston Physician & Attorney Dr. Brian Tew explains the dangers of the use of MRI contrast dyes on patients with renal failure & kidney damage. In these patients MRI contrast dyes can cause a rare and potentially fatal skin and muscle disorder called Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis or NSF. In Dr. Tew's NSF article he explains tthe causes of  Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis, NSF Symptoms and treatment of NSF. He explains the differences of other skin discorders and how NSF differs from scleromyxedema. For a complete copy of Dr. Tews article please read the March 2009 edition of Renalife or visit Dr. Tew's website Nephrogenic-Systemic-Fibrosis.com. The Willis firm in Houston, Texas is working closely with Dr. Tew on MRI / NSF cases with confirmed diagnosis of NSF and with new clients who had yet to be tested for NSF.

If you need to speak to us about your legal options or if you would like Mr. David Willis of Dr. Brian Tew to call and visit with you, then call us at 1-800-883-9858

MRI / NSF Client # 2239 - 30-40 yr old Female

Client was diagnosed with FSGS in 2003.  She had a MRI with contrast of her right leg done in 2005.She was hospitalized with almost complete kidney failure. Since the MRI, she has developed muscle pain, muscle contractions, pain in her hips, pain in her ribs, severe pain and burning in her back and stiff joints.  She has what she call "skin tags" on her legs.  She has darkened patches on her neck and under her arms.  Her skin is itchy all over her body.  During her quarterly blood work, the tech complains that her skin is difficult to get through.  She also states that her liver function is off.

Client is meeting with her doctors to discuss MRI & Gadolinium and whether a punch biopsy test is necessary or not.

These basic fact summaries are provided to help the thousands of other MRI victims see actual complaints of other MRI victims. No names or identifying facts are provided so as to keep the client's identity private, but enough facts so as to help others in understand problems experienced. If you have had similar skin, muscle or joint problem or reactions following a MRI and would like to get more information about NSF and/or NSF testing, then call us at 1-800-883-9858

MRI / NSF Client # 2561 - 50-60 yr old Male

Client did not have any known kidney or liver problems prior to his testing.

He had a MRI with contrast done 1 -2 years ago.

Client has developed joint pain and stiffness in all his joints.  His ankles swell.  Most significantly, his legs are covered in a red rash and his left leg has a dark thick patch of skin.  He describes his skin as leathery.  Sometimes the skin on his legs is so swollen and tight that it is shiny.  He has hip pain, muscle weakness in his hands and muscle contractures in his legs and fingers. He is scheduled to go in for an ultrasound of his liver soon.  They believe his liver is swollen Client is meeting with her doctors to discuss MRI & Gadolinium and whether a punch biopsy test is necessary or not.

These basic fact summaries are provided to help the thousands of other MRI victims see actual complaints of other MRI victims. No names or identifying facts are provided so as to keep the clients identity private, but enough facts so as to help others in understand problems experienced. If you have had similar skin, muscle or joint problem or reactions following a MRI and would like to get more information about NSF and/or NSF testing, then call us at 1-800-883-9858

MRI / NSF Client  # 2243 - 40-50 y/o female

Client did not have any known prior kidney or liver problems.

She had one (1) MRI with contrast of her abdomen done in 2006/2007.

Since the MRI she has developed "pimple-like" areas on her left arm.  It has started to show up on her face.  She states the area starts to burn/sting when the lesion first appears.  The area then turns red, hardens and then darkens.  She says the areas also itch.  She has also noticed some occasional swelling in her ankles.

Client is meeting with her doctors to discuss MRI & Gadolinium and whether a punch biopsy test is necessary or not.

These basic fact summaries are provided to help the thousands of other MRI victims see actual complaints of other MRI victims. No names or identifying facts are provided so as to keep the clients identity private, but enough facts so as to help others in understand problems experienced. If you have had similar skin, muscle or joint problem or reactions following a MRI and would like to get more information about NSF and/or NSF testing, then call us at 1-800-883-9858

Client was diagnosed with Diabetes in 2006.  He was diagnosed with Hep C in 2007.  He had had arthritis for last 20+ years. He is not on kidney dialysis. He had one (1) MRI with contrast of his heart done in  2007

Approximately 6 months after, he began developing red/dark patches of skin and rashes on his arms, neck & waist.  His skin also itched in those areas and has a wrinkled appearance.  He describes the skin on his neck as being tight and suffers from joint pain/stiffness in his fingers, pain in his left hip, and muscle weakness in his legs.

MRI / NSF Client # 2225 - 40-50 yr old Female

Client does not have any known kidney or liver problems. She has had 3-4 MRIs with contrast done over the last 7-8 years.  The last one was done 1 -2 years ago. She has lesions at the base of her scalp and her skin texture there is bumpy.  She began developing severe joint pain in her ankles 6 months ago.  She also has muscle weakness in her arms, muscle contractures in her right thigh and her hands, and pain in her ribs.  She states that the muscle in her right thigh has become dimpled/dented. Client is meeting with her doctors to discuss MRI & Gadolinium and whether a punch biopsy test is necessary or not.

These basic fact summaries are provided to help the thousands of other MRI victims see actual complaints of other MRI victims.

No names or identifying facts are provided so as to keep the client's identity private, but enough facts so as to help others in understand problems experienced. If you have had similar skin, muscle or joint problem or reactions following a MRI and would like to get more information about NSF and/or NSF testing, then call us at 1-800-883-9858

MRI / NSF Client # 2351  a 40- 50 yr old Male

MRI client was diagnosed with diabetes in 2002.  He does not have any known liver problems.

He has had approximately 6-7 MRIs with contrast since 1998.  The last one was done in 2005.

He  has developed swelling in his ankles & wrists, thickening of his skin from the knees down on his legs, darkened patches on around his joints, rashes on his legs, burning/itching of his skin, muscle contractures in his hands & legs, and pain in his hip bones.

Client is meeting with her doctors to discuss MRI & Gadolinium Side Effects and whether a NSF punch biopsy test is necessary or not.

These basic fact summaries are provided to help the thousands of other MRI victims see actual complaints of other MRI victims. No names or identifying facts are provided so as to keep the clients identity private, but enough facts so as to help others in understand problems experienced. If you have had similar skin, muscle or joint problem or reactions following a MRI and would like to get more information about NSF and/or NSF testing, then call us at 1-800-883-9858