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My potassium level is always normal yet the doctor says I have Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. Why?

April 26, 2017doctor hyperkalemic level normal paralysis periodic Potassium

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My potassium level is always normal yet the doctor says I have Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis. Why?

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The term ‘hyperkalemic’ is somewhat confusing, because in most patients the level of potassium in the blood does not rise above normal during attacks. ‘Hyperkalemic’ refers to the fact that attacks may be triggered by eating potassium-rich foods or by giving the patient potassium.