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Effectively managing Periodic Paralysis typically is a multi-strategy approach including but not limited to the use of medications, avoidance of triggers, dietary adjustments, and an overall healthy lifestyle.
In addition, this section presents valuable information aimed at supporting you or your loved one in navigating life beyond the boundaries of the home environment. Our objective is to provide resources and inspirations to assist you in living your best life!
Medications
Medications along with avoidance of triggers can be very helpful treating Periodic Paralysis. Medications are categorized into two groups, those that are effective for Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis and those effective for Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis. It is imperative to work closely with your medical provider in getting the right medication and proper dosing for your specific needs.
Hypokalemic PP
Hyperkalemic PP
How to Determine What Triggers Attacks of Periodic Paralysis
How to Determine What Triggers Attacks of Periodic Paralysis is an article providing information on understanding triggers and the role they play in PP. It is designed to help the patient organize and get a game plan together to better manage symptoms. Information in this article is not designed to self-diagnosis or treat PP and should only be used for personal use and as an aid for discussion with your doctor.
How to Determine What Triggers Attacks of Periodic Paralysis
Trigger Trackers
Whether someone is suspected of Periodic Paralysis or are newly diagnosed, figuring out and getting a handle on what triggers symptoms is paramount. Identifying someone’s unique triggers not only helps the patient avoid potential episodes but it can greatly aid in working out treatment plans with a physician.
Below is a form you may find helpful in your trigger identification journey. Or get creative and make one of your own. Have a form you currently use that works well? Someone else may like it too. We would love it if you would share it with us. Who knows, your form just may be featured on this site!
Please note, trigger trackers are not designed to self-diagnosis or treat Periodic Paralysis and should only be used for personal use as an aid for discussion with your doctor.
Travel Tips
We are in the process of collecting wonderful travel tips and tricks from our members and look forward to sharing them with you shortly. Please check back as we hope to have this section completed very soon!
IEP’s And School Aged Children
This section is currently under development and will be completed very soon. Please check back for these helpful materials. !