ArticleJournal of neuromuscular diseases2025
Exploring self-management of diet and physical activity in
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- Lifestyle and dietary measures in Periodic Paralyses.Acta myologica : myopathies and cardiomyopathies : official journal of the Mediterranean Society of Myology · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundHypokalemic Periodic Paralysis (HypoPP) is a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder characterized by attacks of skeletal muscle weakness or paralysis with spontaneous recovery. The attacks are frequently triggered by specific factors, and previous studies have identified certain associated lifestyle factors, such as dietary intake and physical activity. However, there is currently no in-dept knowledge on how patients experience and self-manage triggering factors in their everyday life.
objectiveIn this study, we aimed to explore patients' experiences with dietary intake and physical activity through semi-structured interviews. The research question was: Which strategies do individuals with HypoPP utilize in relation to dietary intake and physical activity to prevent or self-manage attacks of muscle weakness and paralysis?
methodsThe study included 14 participants aged 21-58 years with HypoPP due to abnormalities in calcium channel function caused by pathogenic variants in the
resultsThe participants experienced that regular meals with controlled portions of complex carbohydrates, limited intake of simple carbohydrates, engaging in regular mild to moderate exercise combined with warm-up and cool-down, and avoiding physical inactivity made them less vulnerable to attacks of muscle weakness and paralysis. Furthermore, participants highlighted the cumulative effect of triggers, by consistently reporting feeling more susceptible to attacks when exposed to multiple triggers simultaneously.
conclusionsThe participants experienced self-management through dietary modifications and adjustments in physical activity to reduce symptoms in
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