PPP causes recurrent, progressive and debilitating episodes of muscle weakness and temporary paralysis, negatively impacting your daily life.1,2
PPP episodes can vary in number, severity and duration:1
In some people, episodes happen every day. For others, episodes occur weekly or monthly.
PPP episodes may involve weakness that limits some daily activities. More severe episodes can mean complete, but temporary, paralysis.
Most episodes last a few hours. In some cases, they can last for days.
“I usually became paralyzed in the middle of the night, so I would have to holler for my mom or sisters to help turn me because I would be in so much pain. I would have total feeling from head to toe, but couldn’t move a thing.”
There are several subtypes of PPP. What makes them different is the level of potassium in your blood during the episode, what happens during the episode, what triggers it, and which genes are involved.1,2,5
All types of PPP cause muscle weakness that can impact several parts of the body.1,2,6,7,8
Take potassium supplements as recommended by a healthcare provider.2,9 Eat a low sodium, low carbohydrate diet.
Eat frequent carbohydrate-heavy meals. Avoid potassium-rich foods.2,9
Attacks of muscle stiffness that occur during activity such as exercise.10
Avoid cold temperatures and strenuous exercise.9
Light exercise may help shorten or decrease the severity of an episode.11
PPP episodes can happen at any time — but they’re usually brought on by a trigger.1,2 Common triggers across the 4 PPP types may include:
Triggers can vary depending on your specific PPP diagnosis, as well as other factors.
Because of how rare PPP is, it can be challenging to receive an accurate diagnosis.1,2 Your symptoms may be confused for those of more common conditions, like cardiovascular or mental health disorders such as depression.
If PPP is suspected, your doctor may review your medical history and your family’s medical history, then perform a physical exam and blood tests.2 Your doctor may also recommend:
KEVEYIS (dichlorphenamide) is a prescription drug used to treat primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and other similar diseases.
For more information, see full Prescribing Information for KEVEYIS.
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