Periodic Paralysis

Periodic Paralysis Association - PeriodicParalysis.org

Periodic Paralysis International - hkpp.org

After serving as President of the Periodic Paralysis Association since 2008 and a board member since 1998, Dr. Levitt ended his tenure with PPA in January 2020.

Periodic Paralysis is a group of genetic disorders that causes temporary paralysis “attacks” in those who have the disease. Attacks can be triggered by vigorous exercise and by eating certain foods.

Dr. Levitt was diagnosed with the disease as a child and has devoted much of his spare time learning about how to treat and manage the disease as well as sponsoring research to find a cure.

The following topics may be helpful:

• Management of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis:
  http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/pdf/1479-5876-6-18.pdf
  (Erratum in J Transl Med. 2014;12:198. Dosage error in article text.)

• Summary/Overview of Periodic Paralysis major diagnostic and management items:
  https://www.neurologytimes.com/rare-diseases/insider-tips-periodic-paralysis-issues-developing-comprehensive-treatment-plan
  and
  https://folks.pillpack.com/from-karate-kid-to-paralysis/

• Video of Attack of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbP9VhaREO0

• Article on Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00415-013-7025-9/fulltext.html

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