Death After Second Stevens Johnson Syndrome Diagnosis
By John Curran
Most people who suffer from the skin disorder Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and its internal inflammation will not soon forget it. The recovery period is weeks long, and the rehabilitation can take years especially for the athletic. It is a wonder, then, that a woman who had already been treated for SJS side effects developed it again, and died from the disease.
She was older, into her 70s, but it was only five or six years ago that she got the first diagnosis. While Stevens Johnson Syndrome side effects are not as painful as the more dangerous development of toxic epidermal necrolysis, they are noticeable. In addition, the pain of trying to heal afterwards should have crystallized what the initial symptoms of SJS were for future recognition, which are generally a rash on the extremities or face that looks like small red dots.
Unfortunately, she was not able to do so a second time. Investigators later found out that she was taking an herbal remedy that contained adulterated materials, including prescription medications. Those probably caused the Stevens Johnson Syndrome symptoms, as many antibiotics and other medications can cause the skin disorder. Unfortunately, supplements around the world are under-regulated, as long as the product does not “treat any medical condition.”
It is for that reason that people taking any medication for the first time should be wary. This also extends to herbal and other supplements that do not require a prescription. It is difficult to tell what will cause an allergic or an immune system reaction that will lead to SJS or toxic epidermal necrolysis.
These diseases are potentially fatal, and always expensive. Health insurance may not even cover all of the costs, which is why some patients have considered consulting a Stevens Johnson Syndrome class action lawsuit attorney.
If you or someone you know has developed toxic epidermal necrolysis or SJS and believe it may be because of a prescription medication, get educated. Visit the Stevens Johnson (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation to learn more. You can fill out a short form there and receive a free consultation from an experienced Stevens Johnson Syndrome class action lawsuit lawyer. You may be eligible to pursue a legal claim against a pharmaceutical company to defray the costs of treatment.
Getting care for Stevens Johnson Syndrome can take years and lead to substantial bills. Get in touch with an SJS or toxic epidermal necrolysis class action lawsuit attorney today to see whether or not pursuing a case makes sense for you.
Updated October 24th, 2012
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