Alkaloids, Nightshade, And The Nervous System

[Lemons2lemonade]

One of my friends was discussing using atropine on a patient in the hospital. While researching it I found.this: (not highly academic and could have overstated plant classifications but still an interesting concept nonetheless.) http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=62

[jangle]

Atropine crosses the blood brain barrier so I would stay away from that.

[Lemons2lemonade]

The patient was having severe heart problems and they were basically waiting for him to code. The effects of it are what I find interesting as far its ability to influence the nervous system/heart.

[ramakentesh]

it basically completely blocks your parasympathetic system - since in POTs nearly all of us have parasympathetic withdrawal you can imagine the consequences.

[Katybug]

I have a Belladonna Alk script for my GI flares that include severe abdominal pain and cramping. Usually when I have these attacks, I also have bad adrenaline surges (not surprising given the pain). The script is written for 1 pill every 8 hrs as needed. If I take 1 it usually lasts me for 24 hrs and ALL of my symptoms feel better. I don't feel high or sedated from it, just normal. It's actually the only one of my meds that makes me feel like a normal person. But, it is habit forming so I try to only take it when absolutely needed.

[Lemons2lemonade]

Rama, exactly, which is why eating foods in this family could increase symptoms.

[ramakentesh]

Interesting possibility but Im addicted to tomatoes...

[Lemons2lemonade]

Katy, interesting does it help just gi or also hr/lightheadedness?

[Katybug]

It helps everything...I literally feel normal...completely normal. It's very tempting to take it more often, honestly. I just don't want to end up an addict. I don't know what it actually does to my HR because I feel so good when I take it, I've never stopped to check my HR.