Periodic Paralysis

(A range of conditions of varying genetic origin and symptomotology, clinically associated with blood potassium levels:  Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis,Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Andersen Cardiodysrhythmic Paralsysis)

Periodic Paralysis Association (PPA)

1024 Royal Oaks Drive, #620

Monrovia, California 91016

E-mail: info@periodicparalysis.org

Fax: 626-337-1966

Voice: 626-303-3244

Web site: www.periodicparalysis.org

• Genes and Genetic Descriptions of the Periodic Paralyses

Periodic Paralysis Society of Australia

Parálisis Periódicas, Asociación Hispana de Afectados por Parálisis Periódica (AHAPP) en Español (in Spanish)

Also See:

• National organizations information on genetic conditions or birth defects
• Familial periodic paralysis, General Health Encyclopedia
• Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, GeneClinics
• Neuromuscular Information
• Non-Dystrophic Myotonias and Periodic Paralyses, (.pdf file) Lehmann-Horn, R. Rüdel, K. Ricker Dept of Physiology, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
• Periodic Paralysis International (not accessible, Oct 2002)
• Periodic Paralyses Information Page, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  
• Periodic Paralysis (PP), Hypokalemic (HYPOP), and Hyperkalemic (HYPP), Muscular Dystrophy Association
• Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, Medline Plus
• The Periodic Paralyses, Cleveland Clinic
• Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis In Quarter Horses

To locate a genetic counselor or clinical geneticist in your area:

• Professional Genetics Societies
• Genetic clinics, centers, departments

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