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Living Stronger with Periodic Paralysis by Dr. Harr
The PPA is proud to present its first interdisciplinary panel, kicked off by Dr. Harr at the 2025 Periodic Paralysis Conference
Physician’s Summary: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
Physician’s Summary: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HypoKPP) is one of the primary forms of periodic paralysis, caused by one or more mutations in…
Hyperkalemic PP Medications
Carbonic Anhydrase InhibitorsDichlorphenamide is an FDA approved carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used for primary hypo and hyperforms of periodic paralysis. The exact mechanism of action for…
*A Diagnostic Flowchart for Diagnosing Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis
The normal renal response when hypokalemia is due to non-renal causes is a TTKG 5 is indicative of increased secretion of…
*Starting Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Question: My doctor wants to prescribe a medication called acetazolamide. Is that okay for someone with Hypokalemic periodic paralysis? When I look on the web…
*Andersen-Tawil Syndrome FAQ
What is Andersen-Tawil Syndrome? Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a rare inherited disorder which causes episodes of paralysis or weakness, heart rhythm irregularities including a prolonged…
*Hospital Management Guidelines – ATS
Hospital Management Guidelines for Patients with Andersen-Tawil Syndrome Patient’s Name: ___________________________________________________ Birthdate: ______________________Height: _____________Weight: _____________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Primary Physician: ___________________________________________________ Physician Phone: ___________________________ FAX:__________________________…
*Andersen-Tawil Syndrome
A Physician’s Summary Andersen-Tawil Syndrome (ATS) is a genetic disorder which causes a distinctive pattern of features; 1) Episodes of muscle weakness and/or flaccid paralysis…
*Paramyotonia Congenita
Physician’s Summary Paramyotonia Congenita (PMC) is one of the periodic paralyses caused by mutations in the sodium channel. PMC causes muscle stiffness (myotonia) which is…
*Paramyotonia Congenita FAQ
Paramyotonia congenita (PMC) is a muscle disorder which causes muscle stiffness (myotonia) that appears during exercise and becomes much more severe upon exposure to cold….
*Hyperkalemic PP and Paramyotonia Congenita
Physician’s Summary Clinical Signs Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis is a genetically determined disorder which causes episodes of weakness and flaccid paralysis of the limbs. The muscles…