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APPENDIX 9
1434 Via Loma
Walnut Creek, California 94598
2 April, 1980
Val Hallamendaris
Commission on Aging
House of Representatives, Annex Two
Washington, D. C.
Dear Val:
I am writing to express my feelings regarding my experiences with DMSO. As
a former professional athlete, I had the opportunity to use it because of
injuries. The first time was on a jammed thumb on my throwing hand. The
swelling was so severe I could not bend it. DMSO was applied and, much to
my surprise, the swelling started to leave within minutes. Although my skin
blistered momentarily, within three days I was throwing the ball hard again
and was able to compete successfully the following Sunday afternoon.
this would not have been possible without the benefit of this unusual drug.
I have had other injuries in which DMSO was used and the results were very
positive. It was applied to my swollen and strained left knee, my lower
back, my jammed little finger on my throwing hand, and my tender and inflamed
right elbow.
I must point out that we had an excellent team physician, Dr. Graham Rudy. I
relied on his medical advice and guidance and feel he was most instrumental
in my over-all success in the N.F.L. He did introduce me to DMSO.
I have played with many other players who have used DMSO to great success.
The only draw back I have observed would be, as my wife referred to it, "gross
body odor." It did not add much to my social life, but I understand that
this has been corrected.
I personally feel there is a great need for DMSO, not only for professional
and amateur athletes, but for all persons who suffer pain.
Val, our society is blessed to have drugs like DMSO to help us through our
misfortunes.
Sincerely,
Carglas Jamnica
Daryle Lamokica
Former Quarterback,
Oakland Raiders
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