Comments on: Gadolinium Dyes and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis NSF http://www.usrecallnews.com/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html Your one-stop-shop for information on recalled consumer products, pharmaceutical drugs alerts, health supplements recalls, recalled vehicles, automotive parts, boats and more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:36:41 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: E. Sizemore http://www.usrecallnews.com/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html/comment-page-1#comment-7044 E. Sizemore Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:55:39 +0000 http://69.89.31.201/~usrecall/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html#comment-7044 Martha, I am not a doctor and can't give you medical advice. But if I were you I would seek a second opinion. From reading the many comments and emails on the subject of MRIs and gadolinium-based contrast agents, it is my impression that these are generally considered safe for people with healthy livers, but dangerous for those with compromised renal function, such as yourself. Again, I am not a doctor and these are just my unqualified impressions based on what I've read and heard. You should get another medical opinion on this matter. Best of luck, E. Martha,

I am not a doctor and can’t give you medical advice. But if I were you I would seek a second opinion. From reading the many comments and emails on the subject of MRIs and gadolinium-based contrast agents, it is my impression that these are generally considered safe for people with healthy livers, but dangerous for those with compromised renal function, such as yourself. Again, I am not a doctor and these are just my unqualified impressions based on what I’ve read and heard. You should get another medical opinion on this matter.

Best of luck,

E.

]]> By: Martha Brookes http://www.usrecallnews.com/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html/comment-page-1#comment-7033 Martha Brookes Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:56:29 +0000 http://69.89.31.201/~usrecall/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html#comment-7033 My hepatologist insists the MRI with contrast dye is safe. I'm concerned because I've had hep c, need further consult on the dangers of the dye to the liver with any, even minimal damage. I know most of the studies state pre or post-liver transplant patients WITH kidney function impairment are at risk. What's the bottom line for anyone with elevated LFTs and LSTs? My hepatologist insists the MRI with contrast dye is safe. I’m concerned because I’ve had hep c, need further consult on the dangers of the dye to the liver with any, even minimal damage. I know most of the studies state pre or post-liver transplant patients WITH kidney function impairment are at risk. What’s the bottom line for anyone with elevated LFTs and LSTs?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.usrecallnews.com/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html/comment-page-1#comment-2571 Anonymous Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:25:14 +0000 http://69.89.31.201/~usrecall/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html#comment-2571 I feel sorry for anyone who is suffering from nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. NSF is one of the most terrible skin diseases I've seen. It looks so painful it just hurts to even see it. If doctors don't inform patients with liver problems of the risk of gadolinium contrast agents they should be sued and have their license taken away for malpractice. There is no excuse. I feel sorry for anyone who is suffering from nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. NSF is one of the most terrible skin diseases I’ve seen. It looks so painful it just hurts to even see it. If doctors don’t inform patients with liver problems of the risk of gadolinium contrast agents they should be sued and have their license taken away for malpractice. There is no excuse.

]]> By: NSF Patient http://www.usrecallnews.com/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html/comment-page-1#comment-2226 NSF Patient Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:13:56 +0000 http://69.89.31.201/~usrecall/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html#comment-2226 Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis is a terrible condition most of all because nobody seems to believe anything is wrong with you! I have a friend with Fibromyalgia and she says she gets the same treatment when describing her symptoms. We need education and understanding so those of us with nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) and people like my friend with fibromyalgia don't have to feel like 'fakers' when they aren't showing physical symptoms! Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis is a terrible condition most of all because nobody seems to believe anything is wrong with you! I have a friend with Fibromyalgia and she says she gets the same treatment when describing her symptoms. We need education and understanding so those of us with nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) and people like my friend with fibromyalgia don’t have to feel like ‘fakers’ when they aren’t showing physical symptoms!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.usrecallnews.com/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html/comment-page-1#comment-190 Anonymous Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:15:00 +0000 http://69.89.31.201/~usrecall/2007/04/gadolinium-dyes-and-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-nsf.html#comment-190 CT scans do not use gadolinium, only some MRI scans. CT scans do not use gadolinium, only some MRI scans.

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