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I was put on Persantin for a vasodiolator for carotid arteries-after paying $80.00
for a refill of this medication the doctor told me that it had been decided that it was
of no effect and that I might as well flush them down the toilet. I personally think
the F.D.A. should tend to some of the business at hand and quit feuding over an
issue like DMSO which they have to admit is of untold benefit to thousands of
people but they are too stubborn to admit it.
Sincerely,
Mrs. DAVID W. EMSLIE.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA., May 5, 1980.
DEAR SIR: The recent exposure and controversy of the FDA and DMSO's recogni-
tion necessitated writing to you.
Your champion of exemplary causes leads me to believe you will use your good
offices in helping convince the FDA of the need and use of DMSO for rheumatism,
arthritis, etc.
I cite my testimonial in DMSO's behalf. My X-rays showed an arthritic deteriora-
tion at the base of my spine which made it almost impossible to stand or walk, pain
could only be alleviated with drugs. Fortunately, I secured and applied DMSO to
affected parts. The pain is gone and normality has returned to me and my house-
hold.
My peers, senior citizens, inquire where they can obtain this reasonably priced
medicine but it is not easily available. Only the FDA can alleviate this shortage and
price gouging. Please help!
A faithful constituent,
DAVID T. SWIDLER.
HUMBLE ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES, P.A.,
Humble, Tex., May 30, 1980.
Congressman CLAUDE PEPPER,
Chairman, Select Committee On Aging,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR CONGRESSMAN PEPPER: Thank you very much for the fine support you are
giving the medical profession in the House Bill H.R. 7023. I would like for you to
know that I, as a practicing orthopedic surgeon and physician of several years in
practice, do appreciate your efforts and I furthermore am of the opinion that DMSO
has very definite benefit with regard to patient treatment. This is even more
imperative that we are able to write this by prescription inasmuch as the side-
effects are, for all practical purposes, non-existent.
Again thank you very much for your contribution against this inexorable bu-
reaucracy that is presently interfering with the practice of medicine in this field.
Very truly yours,
MICHAEL A. DELUCA, M.D.
TONAWANDA, N.Y., June 12, 1980.
Hon. CLAUDE PEPPER,
2239 Rayburn Building,
Washington, D.C.
DEAR CONGRESSMAN PEPPER: I am writing to give my report on DMSO. I am 55
years old and have had rheumatoid arthritis for 15 years. After doctoring for many
years and taking a variety of arthritis medications I found myself getting progres-
sively worse until I was faced with taking cortisone and a wheelchair. This forced
me to find an alternative treatment, DMSO.
After taking DMSO for 12 years I have suffered no side effects and I am 75%
better-no cortisone and no wheelchair. I will continue to take DMSO as long as I
am able to afford to travel across the country to get it. Many arthritics have called
me and sadly, they are unable to afford to travel for it. They must continue to take
ineffective treatments which can cause severe side effects. Cortisone, in fact, has
been known to be fatal.
In this beautiful America we can go to the moon while we leave millions of its
people suffering needlessly. Even our animals can be treated effectively with DMSO,
but not our people. The time has come that we take politics out of medicine. I beg of
you to speed the legalization of DMSO throughout this country. Your efforts will be
rewarded by knowing that millions of sufferers have been relieved.
