Celebrities with Stevens Johnson Syndrome Don’t Step Up
By John Curran
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a debilitating disease with a number of causes. However, in a month where nearly everyone wears pink to raise awareness for breast cancer, it seems odd that SJS sufferers do not have the same outlets for activism. While their disease is little known, there are a number of celebrities who could take the next step and speak out, like Michael J. Fox does for Parkinson’s disease.
They don’t, although they are relatively famous. Manute Bol was a beast in the paint for a number of NBA teams who lost his life before he was 50 years old from Stevens Johnson Syndrome complications. Toxic epidermal necrolysis class action lawsuit attorneys note that actress Padma Lakshmi also deals with symptoms. Top Class Actions has also reported on Gene Sauers, the PGA golfer who took years to return to form.
There are a number of reasons that these Stevens Johnson Syndrome patients may not want to talk about it. The disease is admittedly rare. In addition, it can be fatigue-inducing, requiring weeks of treatment and ongoing follow-up medications for eyesight maintenance. However, awareness of the fact that many SJS symptoms come from patients taking new medications would help families who barely notice the minor rash that signals the disease.
The closest anyone has come is a college goalie coach, Sean Moloney. He’s recently written a new book on how to train net minders, and is donating a portion of all proceeds to Stevens Johnson Syndrome charities. Yet there are people with even more public visibility who could also do their part and don’t step up, except passing mentions in interviews.
For patients who may be unaware of the risks, Stevens Johnson Syndrome causes skin conditions that separate the layers. Internal inflammation can be extremely painful. While there are common rashes, anyone who is on a new medication should watch out for red stippling so they never have to consider consulting a toxic epidermal necrolysis class action lawsuit lawyer.
If you or someone you know has suffered from SJS symptoms and think it might be from a prescription medication, you can get help. Head to the Stevens Johnson (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation and fill out the short form there. An experienced SJS symptoms class action lawsuit attorney will contract you for a free legal review of your case.
You may be able to pursue a legal claim to help pay for treatments and even job loss. It costs you nothing, so get in touch with an SJS symptoms class action lawsuit attorney today.
Updated October 26th, 2012
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SJ Syndrome of Texas is a 501 (C) (3) started in Austin, TX. We would be interested in knowing what needs you believe need to be met besides research.
Thank you in advance for your time,
Katie