What is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an inherited condition characterized by transient episodes of extreme muscle weakness and/or paralysis of the muscles in the arms and legs, along with a decreased serum potassium concentration during an attack. These episodes may last from a few hours to one day.

How do members experience hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypokalemic periodic paralysis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hypokalemic periodic paralysis*

Who has hypokalemic periodic paralysis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 11
40s 10
50s 2
60s 5
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 13
Female 22