Thank you so much, Annie, for the links and ideas. I am still in the process of looking up all this information you presented and trying to master it and make sense of it. Sometimes you don't know what it is that you don't know; so you don't know how to look for it. Therefore, I always love it when you introduce new concepts to me so I can keep learning.

The one thing I do know about what you said is regarding the sugar. Terrible confession, you'll cringe, but I used to eat a Sausage McGriddle every morning for breakfast. After learning about periodic paralysis, I started eating breakfasts much lower in carbs, and it made a big improvement in reducing my morning attacks. Although, I often follow a low-carb diet for weight loss and it doesn't really make a difference in the overall scheme of my symptoms.

Tatia

oops P.S. I tried a rice protein powder drink from the health food store once, and went into one of my more severe attacks. I was a little afraid to try it again after that.