Reply #228: My mother has narcolepsy and cataplexy. She cannot drink alcohol, and I [View All]

[RamblingRose]

can't imagine what smoking pot would do to her.

Snip from the link above:
"Gary's collapses are what scientists call a cataplectic attack: a sudden and total loss of muscle control causing complete paralysis. He could hear and see everything, but couldn't move a single muscle and when doctors studied cases like his a pattern emerged. The attacks were triggered by emotions: happiness, anger or sadness."

Cataplexy is very serious, and people often mistake the symptoms for someone being drunk. It was very embarrassing as a child, as my mom could not control her emotions, and would lose control of her muscles and almost collapse. I cannot leave her alone with my girls cause she cannot stay awake and watch them. She has been on Ritalin as long as I can remember. I don't know what the effects would be of Ritalin combined with pot, but I do think it could be very serious.

I have lived with a narcoleptic, and am someone who has smoked pot. I would NEVER let my mom smoke pot!!!

If you have any other questions about narcolepsy, I'm sure my mom will be happy to answer them. Also, thanks for the bbc link. I'll share that info with her.