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Originally Posted by AnnieB3
Have you tracked what your potassium and sodium intake are throughout the day? What about calcium? Do you get a consistent "dosing" of that through the day? If there is any kind of channelopathy, swings in intake could potentially effect that. The next time you have a sudden weakness episode, try eating a few potato chips.  I know that sounds silly but it's not. |
Annie, you are a brilliant woman and I would defer to you on almost anything, except your potato chip idea. For the last several years, I have been following message boards for many different conditions, but most closely the channelopathies.
Potato chips are a potential trigger for all forms of periodic paralysis. The potassium in the potatoes is a trigger for potassium-sensitive types. The carbohydrate load in the potatoes is a trigger for the potassium-responsive types. (Orange juice has this same dilemma) The sodium in the chips is also a potential trigger for potassium-responsive types.
Tatia
Who finally got a trial of Diamox WITH prescription potassium last week, Abby I needed to update you but I have a new computer and a new email.