The California State Board of Pharmacy (BOP) is predicted to dam entry to a whole class of other remedies together with IV glutathione and methylcobalamin (a type of vitamin B12).
These are relied on by many individuals with persistent Lyme disease and different persistent diseases, in addition to firefighters uncovered to poisonous chemical substances on the job.
At a gathering on July 31, the board heard from many individuals against the change. Right here’s what one among them needed to say:
Good afternoon, my identify is Sarah Kaitlyn Oleinik.
I first wish to say that ready over 4 and a half hours to talk has been exhausting for me and I’d guess exhausting for the opposite people with persistent sickness that left this name earlier than having an opportunity to talk.
I’m right here to share my private testimony concerning the proposed laws by the California Board of Pharmacy that might restrict entry to Class 1 sterile compounds, together with essential remedies like glutathione and methylcobalamin, or B12 injections.
I’ve been utilizing glutathione together with different remedies to handle my situation–late-stage neurological Lyme disease.
Earlier than I began this remedy, I suffered from pores and skin lesions, and most days the lack to stroll, speak, and assume clearly. Since starting the remedy, I’ve skilled vital enhancements, reminiscent of clear pores and skin, the flexibility to return to school and end my diploma, the flexibility to stroll, speak, and assume clearly.
I’ve been utilizing B12 injections to handle my situation, persistent fatigue syndrome. Earlier than I began this remedy, I suffered from extreme lethargy and the necessity for 12-15 hours of sleep an evening plus naps. Since starting the remedy, I’ve skilled vital enhancements, reminiscent of extra power to complete college and full each day errands.
Life-changing drugs
These compounded drugs have been life-changing for me. They’ve allowed me to regain my high quality of life and carry out each day actions that had been beforehand inconceivable. With out entry to those remedies, I’d face a doable relapse of those debilitating diseases.
I’m attending grad college within the fall for Forensic Psychology and can proceed to depend on these remedies to maintain me energized and considering clearly to have the ability to end superior course work at a traditional tempo.
The proposed laws threaten to remove these important drugs, not only for me, however for numerous others who depend on them.
This determination wouldn’t solely reverse the progress I’ve made but additionally jeopardize the well being and well-being of many susceptible people. I urge the Board to rethink these dangerous laws.
Please don’t take away the remedies which have given me and plenty of others a second probability at a greater life. Your determination may have actual and vital impacts on folks like me who rely upon these drugs. Thanks on your consideration and consideration.
The Board of Pharmacy is predicted to vote on this matter on September 12. A grassroots group known as #STOPTHEBOP seeks to avert that motion. Click here to sign their Change.org petition.
