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Gadolinium Deposition Disease
(GDD)
Defining GDD
GDD is a term to describe a collection of symptoms affecting multiple body systems that can result from receiving a GBCA injection during an MRI. Initial symptoms typically show immediately to a few weeks after the injection. Gadolinium is retained in the body.
GDD: About
Classic GDD Symptoms
You may have GDD if you experience several of the main symptoms listed below:
Central Nervous System
Head pain
Brain fog
Headaches
Tingling sensations
Muscle vibrations and fasciculations
Skin pins and needles
Vibrations in arms and legs
Vision loss
Blurry vision
Tinnitus
Musculoskeletal System
Deep bone pain
Severe joint pain
Loss of mobility
Muscle loss
Increased weakness
Fatigue
Dermatologic System
Skin discoloration
Skin substrate thickening
Skin burning sensation
Rashes
GDD: List
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