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Nicotine as part of the treatment for Botulism?

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  https://www.biorender.com/template/botulinum-toxin-a-effect-in-neuromuscular-junction?utm_source=chatgpt.com Can Nicotine Help with Botulism? Note: I am not a doctor, just a citizen scientist researcher Short answers: 1. Nicotine is worth experimenting with since it might have indirect benefits even if it doesn't have direct effects on the bacterial infection. 2. Any release of bacteria can cause a Herx. Lymph drainage and hydration are essential. 3. The problem is that botulism affects the release of acetylcholine (presynaptic), while nicotine acts on the post-synaptic side of signalling. However, it could still have effects on the presynaptic side -- if the scant animal studies are relevant in human cases. 4. Go slow with dose increases and don't go past what you can handle, Herx-wise.  5. Track data daily because you might not see the changes if they are not tracked. Here is a link to the deep dive from "Chatty" Chat GPT's deep dive: https://chatgpt.com/s/t_...