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find that it can be applied to swelling, it may even have some
application in Down's syndrome, and scleroderma which was re-
ferred to by another witness.
Just what is the extent of or the rate of success not only in terms
of application but just in the multiple afflictions that you as a
doctor experience with patients? It looks to me as if there are a
great many uses for the drug.
Also, let me ask, while I have my remaining minute, to Dr. Jacob
or anyone, if the same two people have a similar ailment or an
application, is it possible that DMSO would work successfully on
one and not successfully on another?
Dr. JACOB. DMSO does not work on everyone. DMSO in labora-
tory experiences and experiments has the widest range of primary
pharmacologic activity ever documented for a single chemical in
the history of medicine. It has in the literature the widest range of
potential efficacy ever documented for a single chemical in the
history of medicine.
I can't repeat too often that it is just a darn shame that people
are dying, losing fingers, suffering needlessly, while a game is
being played, and it is a deadly game.
Mr. BONKER. Doctor, since this chemical is legalized only in two
States in the country, are people who use this chemical risking
some kind of legal action or criminal charges in other places where
it is not authorized?
Dr. JACOB. I am not a lawyer. I just couldn't answer that ques-
tion. I don't know the answer to that question.
Mr. BONKER. Let me ask Mr. Jones, do you fear taking this
solution because of its illegality as far as the FDA has been con-
cerned?
Mr. JONES. I have been threatened and reprimanded by our team
physicians and our trainers. When I first came to the Atlanta
Falcons they didn't know what it was. I was using it. They told me
not to use it. They took me in a room and told me not to give it to
any of my teammates because of fear of prosecution for giving a
prescription drug without a license.
My answer to that is that I don't care about the repercussions
because if a friend comes to me and they are suffering, again I
become emotionally involved. If I can help someone by giving them
this drug which I know after using it for 10 or 12 years, that I have
not had any side effects and I can help them, like I said, this fellow
who had not walked in 6 years, that to me is worth it. If someone
wants to fine me, they can do whatever they want. But knowing
this drug has helped somebody and I had something to do with
giving him this drug, that is satisfaction enough for me.
Mr. BONKER. Dr. Reedy, did you risk persecution as a result of
using this?
Dr. REEDY. There is always that concern because legal action can
be taken for a justified reason. However, I worked carefully with
Dr. Jacob and got the medicine only from him and used it under
his auspices. I explained it carefully to the management and to the
players so each time I was about to use it, I took careful care to
explain it all. So I felt I covered myself to the best of my capacity.
Mr. BONKER. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
The CHAIRMAN. Mr. Ford.
