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[|Human|] I recently had a glucose intolerance test at my neurologist , who claims to know little about hyopkelemic perodic paralysis . After the 3 hour test, I went into a full episode of paralysis lasting 5 hours in his office. I did have a low potassium level the last time they cheched my blood (4), although he says it is not low enought to diagnose me. I am now 53, and have with years of frustration thinking I was not able to walk because I had fibromyalgia for 25 year. My family can trace back episode from when I was a young child. My brother has symptoms and also my son. I simple do not know where to look for help in the Memphis, TN area. I have been working to find answers for 4 years as I get shuffled around so that the Drs may make their 20 patient a day goal. I have had some results with a caring ENT that will not perform sinus surgery on me until I am under a Dr s care. He said surgery for me could be life threading at this point. Any guidance in the mid south or mid west for an appropriate Dr would be appreciated
[|AI|]  Hi, Based on details you have hypokalemic periodic paralysis with positive family history. This indicates primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis (gene defect for channels located at skeletal muscle) rather than secondary causes. Still you need detail evaluation like calcium, magnesium levels in blood, thyroid profile and Arterial blood gases and assessment of kidney function in addition to serum potassium. You require specific tests like CPK and EMG alsoHypokalemc paralysis worsens with high carboy Chat Doctor. Yes you can go ahead for surgery after correction of potassium, and you may require acetazolamide also. Discuss with treating neurologist regarding aforementioned pal. I hope this will help regards