Ex-PGA Golfer Fights To Make Cut After Stevens Johnson Syndrome
By John Curran
There are numerous horror stories involved with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), the skin disorder that can lead to entire sections of skin dying off. However, one PGA golfer is trying to make his way onto the links in competition after suffering from SJS side effects.
Gene Sauers has three PGA wins, but had to take five years off when doctors finally diagnosed him properly for Stevens Johnson Syndrome symptoms. He told a Savannah news outlet that it felt like there was a burning inside of him. He has a two-year exemption in the competition he wants to enter, but has to qualify, rather than getting a previous winners’ credit.
The road to recovery was similar to other Stevens Johnson Syndrome sufferers, with a seven-week stay in a hospital room and an even longer road to recovery. Sauers had the advantage of his SJS not developing into toxic epidermal necrolysis, a condition where up to 90 percent of skin can slough off. Still, the risk of Stevens Johnson Syndrome infection and sepsis are high for all patients due to the exposed tissue.
It is unclear what prompted Sauers to develop SJS, which is not uncommon. Dozens of drugs on the market cause the skin disorder, ranging from anti-depressants to antibiotics and more. While it is easy to check a warning label (though they usually note it as a “dangerous skin condition” rather than Stevens Johnson Syndrome), it can be fast-acting. Some react quickly and can develop symptoms of the more dangerous toxic epidermal necrolysis.
If you or someone you know is taking a new prescription, be sure to watch out for small red dots on the arms, legs or face. For some, the symptoms of Stevens Johnson Syndrome can start in less than a day. Others may develop Stevens Johnson Syndrome at a more gradual pace.
If you or someone you know has suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis or other skin disorders, get educated. Visit the Stevens Johnson (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation now to learn about your legal options. When you fill out the short form, you’ll receive a free consultation on the facts of your case from an experienced Stevens Johnson Syndrome class action lawsuit attorney. The treatments and rehabilitation can be prohibitively expensive, painful and even force you or someone you love to have to stop working. Get the legal remedy you deserve and get in touch with a qualified Stevens Johnson Syndrome class action lawsuit attorney.
Updated October 19th, 2012
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