- 1). Determine if you have kidney disease. Gadolinium problems only occur in patients with impaired kidney function. If your kidneys are healthy, you are not at risk for developing NSF after having undergone an MRI or MRA.
- 2). Check for an allergic reaction. The reaction can range from mild to severe and can manifest itself as a rash, itching, hives or swelling.
- 3). Monitor your sweating. Excessive sweating could also be a sign that you have a gadolinium problem.
- 4). Pay attention to your skin. If you notice red or dark patches on your skin or if it feels hard and/or tight, this could be a sign that you are being affected by gadolinium.
- 5). Look at your eyes in the mirror. Yellow, raised spots on the whites of your eyes are another way that NSF is manifested.
- 6). Check your bones and muscles. If you feel stiffness in your joints and have problems moving, weakness or deep pain in your hip bones or ribs, these are red flags for gadolinium poisoning.
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