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How Can Periodic Paralysis And Muscle Spasms Be Treated

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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar MD

I have a rare diease known as Hypokalnemic Periodic Paralysis , I am in battle with the VA to show there is a link between HKKP and heart failure . Can you help me out on this issue? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Nikul Patel MD

Hi Doctor, This is XXXX XXXXXXX staying in XXXXXXX and working as system admin. I have been suffering from hypokalemic periodic paralysis from past 16 years, i am suffering a lot. Weekly once i get ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nikul Patel ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

I have Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis , and take Potassium Chloride as well as Inspra (a potassium sparing diuretic ) for the condition. Hormones adversely affect my potassium levels and my doctor is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Neeraj Kumar MD

Periodic Paralysis'. My doctor only knew of the muscle biopsy and the insurance rejected it because it is ...,especially when it can cause paralysis up to 48 hours later. Do you have any advice? Can... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neeraj Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Neeraj Kumar MD

[My sister (age 59) has been to 4 emergency rooms in the last 2 weeks. She is currently on no medications. She is having attacks that leave her unable to move her body. She is able to understand questions but can't answer.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neeraj Kumar ( Neurologist)

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Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani MD

i have piriodic paralysis if i get hungry , cold , virus ,anethetic my hinges dont work cant get up down from a siting possition arms and fingers dont bend as you would want my tongue gets tired as i eat ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

HIII SIR I AM SUFFERING FROM THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS.. MY THYROID SCAN REPORT SHOWS THAT IT .... THE REASON OF THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS...?? 2. THE REASON OF GRAVES` DISEASE.. ?? 3.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Sandhya Manorenj MD

I recently had a glucose intolerance test at my neurologist , who claims to know little about hyopkelemic perodic paralysis . After the 3 hour test, I went into a full episode of paralysis lasting 5 hours ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sandhya Manorenj ( Neurologist)
Dr.     Alexander H. Sheppe MD

I am a 40 y/o male in good good physical condition. I am taking 12.5mg of thiazide once daily for the treatment of hyper kalemic periodic paralysis. Since starting this regime my ejaculate has become ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Hina Javed MD

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? There was a concern that my 10 year old might have periodic paralysis, about 1 1/2 years ago. It has not been confirmed. This morning he woke up with his head ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hina Javed ( Pediatrician)