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/ Malpractice, Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:37:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: becky http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-866 becky Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:56:21 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-866 my 87 yr old mother had ct scan on sept 1 she died her kidneys stopped because of die they said , she never ever had kidney problems my 87 yr old mother had ct scan on sept 1 she died her kidneys stopped because of die they said , she never ever had kidney problems

]]> By: Yvette http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-864 Yvette Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:12:33 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-864 I had a MRI/MRA done at the end of May 2011. I asked 3 different times, 3 different people (The doctor, the radiology lab nurse, and the tech who administered the test) if there was any concern with the dye because I have so many allergies to drugs. I was assured all 3 times that everything was okay. Matter of fact, the tech said it would only be a problem if I had kidney disease but other than that it would be fine. Well, it was not FINE! I did not urinate for 20 hours resulting in me jolting awake because I could not breathe. My legs felt like they were 100 lbs and I could barely move. I could only breathe sitting up. I had no idea this was because of the dye. I called my cardiologist thinking it was my heart and they did a stress test (I didn't think I could do that test because my legs felt like cement blocks) and told me everything was okay. They insinuated that it was stress. It wasn't until 2 days later that it dawned on me that it was an allergic reaction to the dye. Unfortunately, I suffer with swelling in my legs from time to time, and while I can urinate, it is not a full stream. I have talked with my doctor who prescribed the MRI/MRA test and told her about my reaction and should I be concerned about my health from this point forward and she told me "don't worry about it!" Ugh! I had a MRI/MRA done at the end of May 2011. I asked 3 different times, 3 different people (The doctor, the radiology lab nurse, and the tech who administered the test) if there was any concern with the dye because I have so many allergies to drugs. I was assured all 3 times that everything was okay. Matter of fact, the tech said it would only be a problem if I had kidney disease but other than that it would be fine. Well, it was not FINE! I did not urinate for 20 hours resulting in me jolting awake because I could not breathe. My legs felt like they were 100 lbs and I could barely move. I could only breathe sitting up. I had no idea this was because of the dye. I called my cardiologist thinking it was my heart and they did a stress test (I didn’t think I could do that test because my legs felt like cement blocks) and told me everything was okay. They insinuated that it was stress. It wasn’t until 2 days later that it dawned on me that it was an allergic reaction to the dye. Unfortunately, I suffer with swelling in my legs from time to time, and while I can urinate, it is not a full stream. I have talked with my doctor who prescribed the MRI/MRA test and told her about my reaction and should I be concerned about my health from this point forward and she told me “don’t worry about it!” Ugh!

]]> By: Mary http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-863 Mary Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:42:04 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-863 After getting an mri with the contrast dye gadolinium, that night I got an all over pounding headache, I was having difficulty breathing and feeling dizzy, I got a fever for a few days, the headache kept returning once the aspirin wore off and than I broke out in itchy red bump hives and welts all over my face & body, my nerves have also felt on fire and my left leg feels a little heavy and numb in the lower extremity. I certainly didn't feel this bad before I went in for this MRI with contrast dye. I've been taking asprin and claritan to keep the hives in check. After getting an mri with the contrast dye gadolinium, that night I got an all over pounding headache, I was having difficulty breathing and feeling dizzy, I got a fever for a few days, the headache kept returning once the aspirin wore off and than I broke out in itchy red bump hives and welts all over my face & body, my nerves have also felt on fire and my left leg feels a little heavy and numb in the lower extremity. I certainly didn’t feel this bad before I went in for this MRI with contrast dye. I’ve been taking asprin and claritan to keep the hives in check.

]]> By: Wendy http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-862 Wendy Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:23:07 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-862 2 days after having my MRI/MRA w/ dye I began to workout again and broke out into hives all over my body. I workout everyday and that never happened to me before. Went to the dr.'s they said I have to get allergy tested. Everytime I work out I breakout into hives since then, and the last time I had to go to the ER 2 wks ago because my throat started to close. Also, break out into hives when I get a little heated in my coat, I can't even sweat a little bit. I've been having a right stiff knee for the last 2 1/2 weeks, and went to the dr's and they said there is fluid in it and inflamation and they can't say if it's left from the MRI or not. So it will take a couple of weeks to go down. I get head aches, and my veins seem to be a little bit more blue. I was fine before the MRI, and now I don't know how to get rid of the hives. Is it still in my ststem? 2 days after having my MRI/MRA w/ dye I began to workout again and broke out into hives all over my body. I workout everyday and that never happened to me before. Went to the dr.’s they said I have to get allergy tested. Everytime I work out I breakout into hives since then, and the last time I had to go to the ER 2 wks ago because my throat started to close. Also, break out into hives when I get a little heated in my coat, I can’t even sweat a little bit. I’ve been having a right stiff knee for the last 2 1/2 weeks, and went to the dr’s and they said there is fluid in it and inflamation and they can’t say if it’s left from the MRI or not. So it will take a couple of weeks to go down. I get head aches, and my veins seem to be a little bit more blue. I was fine before the MRI, and now I don’t know how to get rid of the hives. Is it still in my ststem?

]]> By: Mary http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/26/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-861 Mary Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:48:29 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-861 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-860 Sheila Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:32:35 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-860 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-859 Rick Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:54:52 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-859 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-858 Cindy Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:43:24 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-858 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-857 Karen Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:30:23 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-857 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-856 Karen Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:50:59 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2007/10/25/mri-dye-lawsuits/#comment-856 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.

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