Comments on: Study confirms link between NSF and MRI dye: Lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/ Saiontz & Kirk personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:43:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Mary http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-101070 Mary Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:48:29 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-101070 After having this dye injected in my body back in 2004, I developed horrible rashes that scarred, headaches, pain all over my body but mostly in my hips, and developed what they claim is MCTD or mixed connective tissue disorder, which they claim is rare. I also develped bladder disease, supposedly lupus, fiibromylagia, vascular disease, possibly peripheral neuropathy, horrible anxiety, and just pain! pain! pain! Of course all I get is strange looks from all the doctors and I am sick of them. They lie, hide things (such as I had a stroke that another doctors office showed me but when went back a few days later to get a copy of the information they couldn't find it) and they are just so mean and rude at doctors offices now. I quit going to most of mine because they were uselss and rude! I wish they'd do a lawsuit on rudeness and lying!!! After having this dye injected in my body back in 2004, I developed horrible rashes that scarred, headaches, pain all over my body but mostly in my hips, and developed what they claim is MCTD or mixed connective tissue disorder, which they claim is rare. I also develped bladder disease, supposedly lupus, fiibromylagia, vascular disease, possibly peripheral neuropathy, horrible anxiety, and just pain! pain! pain! Of course all I get is strange looks from all the doctors and I am sick of them. They lie, hide things (such as I had a stroke that another doctors office showed me but when went back a few days later to get a copy of the information they couldn’t find it) and they are just so mean and rude at doctors offices now. I quit going to most of mine because they were uselss and rude! I wish they’d do a lawsuit on rudeness and lying!!!

]]> By: Sheila http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-89675 Sheila Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:32:35 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-89675 After having an MRI with dye, always drink at least 2 quarts of water EVERY day for at least two weeks. I unless you are having an allergic reaction, this should help other symptoms immensely. ALWAYs go to the ER for allergic reactions IMMEDIATELY. After having an MRI with dye, always drink at least 2 quarts of water EVERY day for at least two weeks. I unless you are having an allergic reaction, this should help other symptoms immensely. ALWAYs go to the ER for allergic reactions IMMEDIATELY.

]]> By: Rick http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-88422 Rick Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:54:52 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-88422 In mid year 2005 I received an MRI with contrast when my Doctor thought I was having an appendix attack. Immediately after, I broke out in rashes all over my body. After weeks of Benadryl and steroids, the rash would return on my head, toes, fingers or wherever it felt like popping up. I was referred to an allergist and after 4 years of allergy shots and taking Zyrtec every day of my life, I still have the rashes and espicially if I don't take the Zyrtec. Until this day I have joint pains, this rash which no Doctor can help me with. I went back to my physician and tested negative for NSF. I am desperate for help. In mid year 2005 I received an MRI with contrast when my Doctor thought I was having an appendix attack. Immediately after, I broke out in rashes all over my body. After weeks of Benadryl and steroids, the rash would return on my head, toes, fingers or wherever it felt like popping up. I was referred to an allergist and after 4 years of allergy shots and taking Zyrtec every day of my life, I still have the rashes and espicially if I don’t take the Zyrtec. Until this day I have joint pains, this rash which no Doctor can help me with. I went back to my physician and tested negative for NSF. I am desperate for help.

]]> By: Cindy http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-82742 Cindy Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:43:24 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-82742 I recently had an MRI but this time with the dye. Immediately upon the injection of the dye, I had a burning sensation throughout my body - my hands were burning and swelling, my throat, tongue,lips and eyes were burning and swelling, my throat was closing, hives broke out all over my body, my eye lids swelled shut, my heart rate was at 135 (normal 70-80 for me), etc. I was rushed to the ER (thankfully, the MRI was in the hospital) and they injected me with steroids, benadryl, saline and gave me oxygen. It was a very scary experience as I have never had such an allergic reaction to anything before in my life! By the time I left, I was still burning inside and still very swollen. I was on steroids and Benadryl for the following 6 days and still felt that burning sensation inside, especially whenever I took a breath in. Approx. 2 weeks after, I felt this sharp stabbing pain in my arm, a numbing down my arm (into my hand) and a swelling at the site of the second injection which has not gone away. Just felt I had to share my experience since they say it doesn't seem to happen all that often. And, this is coming from someone who has never had an issue with any other dyes from other forms of testing!! I recently had an MRI but this time with the dye. Immediately upon the injection of the dye, I had a burning sensation throughout my body – my hands were burning and swelling, my throat, tongue,lips and eyes were burning and swelling, my throat was closing, hives broke out all over my body, my eye lids swelled shut, my heart rate was at 135 (normal 70-80 for me), etc. I was rushed to the ER (thankfully, the MRI was in the hospital) and they injected me with steroids, benadryl, saline and gave me oxygen. It was a very scary experience as I have never had such an allergic reaction to anything before in my life! By the time I left, I was still burning inside and still very swollen. I was on steroids and Benadryl for the following 6 days and still felt that burning sensation inside, especially whenever I took a breath in. Approx. 2 weeks after, I felt this sharp stabbing pain in my arm, a numbing down my arm (into my hand) and a swelling at the site of the second injection which has not gone away. Just felt I had to share my experience since they say it doesn’t seem to happen all that often. And, this is coming from someone who has never had an issue with any other dyes from other forms of testing!!

]]> By: Karen http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-81114 Karen Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:30:23 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-81114 Had MRI with contrast 2 weeks ago at orange imaging center. they shot dye into right arm vein. within mins. after leaving office got burning sensation around neck, then hives. left leg got weeker. swelling settled in left foot. hard to walk on. went back to place of mri. talked to dr. told me that it was not a reaction to contrast. to get a cane. been 16 days. have done the benadrl. my own dr. sent to make sure there were no blood clots in leg. none thank god. am upset because the place where had it done just brushed it off.still sore and swollen hard to walk on. Have sciatica in lower back think dye affected it. can get no straight answers Had MRI with contrast 2 weeks ago at orange imaging center. they shot dye into right arm vein. within mins. after leaving office got burning sensation around neck, then hives. left leg got weeker. swelling settled in left foot. hard to walk on. went back to place of mri. talked to dr. told me that it was not a reaction to contrast. to get a cane. been 16 days. have done the benadrl. my own dr. sent to make sure there were no blood clots in leg. none thank god. am upset because the place where had it done just brushed it off.still sore and swollen hard to walk on. Have sciatica in lower back think dye affected it. can get no straight answers

]]> By: Karen http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-80378 Karen Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:50:59 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-80378 I had an MRI done on July 16, 2009. Because of my claustrophoia, I took a Xanax prior. The injection was in my left arm and on the first attempt, the vein collapsed. Second attempt was successful. We left an hour after I returned home for vacation and as the day went on, my upper arm started hurting. The searing pain made it impossible for me to move my arm (in fact, minor muscle contractions pre-movement caused extreme pain). This went on through the night - and I probably took way too many ibuprofen. I slept little and the next day switched to Tylenol which dampened the pain somewhat but I was still unable to move my arm without pain. I called the MRI place and they said they had never heard of that before. My doctor had not heard of it either and suggested bursitis. He suggested ice which did help ease the pain. Friday night was relatively sleepless again (I had no idea how much one moves while sleeping) and by Saturday, the pain was subsiding to the point where I decreased my tylenol intake significantly. I found it strangely coincidental that the arm pain began not long after the dye injection and all but disappeared after 48 hours. I had an MRI done on July 16, 2009. Because of my claustrophoia, I took a Xanax prior. The injection was in my left arm and on the first attempt, the vein collapsed. Second attempt was successful. We left an hour after I returned home for vacation and as the day went on, my upper arm started hurting. The searing pain made it impossible for me to move my arm (in fact, minor muscle contractions pre-movement caused extreme pain). This went on through the night – and I probably took way too many ibuprofen. I slept little and the next day switched to Tylenol which dampened the pain somewhat but I was still unable to move my arm without pain. I called the MRI place and they said they had never heard of that before. My doctor had not heard of it either and suggested bursitis. He suggested ice which did help ease the pain. Friday night was relatively sleepless again (I had no idea how much one moves while sleeping) and by Saturday, the pain was subsiding to the point where I decreased my tylenol intake significantly.

I found it strangely coincidental that the arm pain began not long after the dye injection and all but disappeared after 48 hours.

]]> By: Meeshell http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-70270 Meeshell Sat, 09 May 2009 06:18:33 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-70270 This dye killed my father. This dye killed my father.

]]> By: Gina http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-67492 Gina Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:49:43 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-67492 Mom got bad hives/rash 3weeks after contrast dye for clogged heart artery and got stent. Now is in hospital getting meds for the hives, her white blood cells are now attacking her kidneys. whats next?? Im affraid. How do you detox the contrast dye from her body? and the doctors knew the dye was still in her kidneys when she was discharge. I hope things dont get worse! I dont know what to think or do for her, is the hives only the beginning of the more worse to come? Mom got bad hives/rash 3weeks after contrast dye for clogged heart artery and got stent. Now is in hospital getting meds for the hives, her white blood cells are now attacking her kidneys. whats next?? Im affraid. How do you detox the contrast dye from her body? and the doctors knew the dye was still in her kidneys when she was discharge. I hope things dont get worse! I dont know what to think or do for her, is the hives only the beginning of the more worse to come?

]]> By: Cotrinna http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-62943 Cotrinna Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:27:38 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-62943 By the way 10 days after the MRI and dye injection I was unable to work because I could barely move and I was in extreme pain all over. By the way 10 days after the MRI and dye injection I was unable to work because I could barely move and I was in extreme pain all over.

]]> By: Cotrinna http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-62942 Cotrinna Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:23:29 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-62942 I had an MRI of my spine and dye was injected into my right arm. Immideatley my arm started burning and hurting so badly that I cried. I told the staff and they dismissed this as nothing and told me that I only had 6 minutes left for the MRI to be completed and to stick it out. They did send a radiologist in to see me before letting me leave and all he had to say was that the red rash around the injection site was from the tape they applied. In return I told him that I was not allergic to tape or latex and I wear latex gloves daily because I am a CNA. I have never been treated so coldly as I was after such a horrible experience. My MRI results of my spine were not normal, but I vow to never let anybody inject dye into my veins again. I also vow to never let my local hospital treat me. I will drive the distance for treatment if this is their compassion for others. I had an MRI of my spine and dye was injected into my right arm. Immideatley my arm started burning and hurting so badly that I cried. I told the staff and they dismissed this as nothing and told me that I only had 6 minutes left for the MRI to be completed and to stick it out. They did send a radiologist in to see me before letting me leave and all he had to say was that the red rash around the injection site was from the tape they applied. In return I told him that I was not allergic to tape or latex and I wear latex gloves daily because I am a CNA. I have never been treated so coldly as I was after such a horrible experience. My MRI results of my spine were not normal, but I vow to never let anybody inject dye into my veins again. I also vow to never let my local hospital treat me. I will drive the distance for treatment if this is their compassion for others.

]]> By: Karen http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-60276 Karen Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:52:55 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-60276 I have had several MRIs over the past 5 years. shortly after one I had a tear ago I developed edema of the legs and feet. I also developed a rash on my face back and arms. Over the last year the rash has gone down my legs and half way down my arms. I have tried every thing from over the counter creams to several treatments from my PC. I saw a dermatoligist and had biopsys taken. Noone has been able to tell me what is causing this rash. It hurts,not itch. It will sometimes leak a clear liquid. It will go from yellow to brown. My skin feels like leather and the rash never really heals. I have been dealing with this for a year. I complain of pain deep in my bones as well as my joints. I am becoming weaker and at times will feel like I have the flu. My PC is at a loss. We just talked about the dye, mri, and he is researching how to test for it. I need answers, All summer I stayed covered. I look auful. I have had several MRIs over the past 5 years. shortly after one I had a tear ago I developed edema of the legs and feet. I also developed a rash on my face back and arms. Over the last year the rash has gone down my legs and half way down my arms. I have tried every thing from over the counter creams to several treatments from my PC. I saw a dermatoligist and had biopsys taken. Noone has been able to tell me what is causing this rash. It hurts,not itch. It will sometimes leak a clear liquid. It will go from yellow to brown. My skin feels like leather and the rash never really heals. I have been dealing with this for a year. I complain of pain deep in my bones as well as my joints. I am becoming weaker and at times will feel like I have the flu. My PC is at a loss. We just talked about the dye, mri, and he is researching how to test for it. I need answers, All summer I stayed covered. I look auful.

]]> By: Robert http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-60156 Robert Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:57:39 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-60156 Recently I had an MRI of my spine. A dye was used in the process. I became ill after the procedure and had to stay in bed for several days. I consulted my general physician and he told me to talk to my surgeon and the MRI lab. I talked to both and neither admitted awareness of adverse reactions to the dye by previous patients. My symptoms went away after a few days . Recently I had an MRI of my spine. A dye was used in the process. I became ill after the procedure and had to stay in bed for several days. I consulted my general physician and he told me to talk to my surgeon and the MRI lab. I talked to both and neither admitted awareness of adverse reactions to the dye by previous patients. My symptoms went away after a few days .

]]> By: SUSAN http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-52229 SUSAN Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:34:53 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-52229 I HAD A MRI WITH DYE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE A ITCHY RASH ON MY FACE, LEGS, FEET, AND OTHER PARTS OF MY BODY THAT BURNS AND STINGS LIKE A BEE STING. I AM USING HERBS TO DETOX, BUT THE RASH PERSISTS. ALSO I HAVE HAD WEAKNESS AND SOME BREATHING TROUBLE. NO MORE DYE FOR ME! I HAD A MRI WITH DYE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO AND I HAVE A ITCHY RASH ON MY FACE, LEGS, FEET, AND OTHER PARTS OF MY BODY THAT BURNS AND STINGS LIKE A BEE STING. I AM USING HERBS TO DETOX, BUT THE RASH PERSISTS. ALSO I HAVE HAD WEAKNESS AND SOME BREATHING TROUBLE. NO MORE DYE FOR ME!

]]> By: Carole http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/comment-page-1/#comment-43342 Carole Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:23:48 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-43342 In addition to my last statement I have a rash on my face, head, neck and going down my arma, Saw a dermatoligist and she decided I had dry skin. I have tried taking Benadryl (50mg) 3times a day. All I recieved from that was a lot of sleep. In addition to my last statement I have a rash on my face, head, neck and going down my arma, Saw a dermatoligist and she decided I had dry skin. I have tried taking Benadryl (50mg) 3times a day. All I recieved from that was a lot of sleep.

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