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I have paramyotonia congenita and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and want to try carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

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Then by all means: speak to your neurologist. We all have to learn about these condition, frankly, they are heavily tested on our board exams; however, rarely actually seen. I'd consider seeing a neurologist with expertise in neuromuscular disorders.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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