Dennis L.

Have you been diagnosed with PP?

Yes, I have been diagnosed with PP.

Which form of Periodic Paralysis do you have?

Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

What does WPPD mean to you?

World Periodic Paralysis Day (WPPD) means more people understanding patients living with Periodic Paralysis living around them daily, yet they might not suspect a thing. I’ve known some people my whole life who don’t have a clue. Some days I’ve been so paralyzed that I couldn’t walk or even lift my arms! The next day I’m back to my regular activities like nothing ever happened. It baffles doctors and certainly is hard to learn how to live with such a complicated disease. But it CAN BE DONE!

Tell Us Your Story:

Dennis L. lives with his wife in Texas, where he is a retired business owner. He first developed Primary Periodic Paralysis (PPP) symptoms in 1973, when he was 14 years old. Dennis’s father, grandfather, and great-grandmother also lived with PPP, but none of his eight children have shown symptoms of it. Paralysis episodes interfered with Dennis’s education and his early music career. However, determined to succeed, he started a business at the age of 24. Dennis is part of the Xeris Pharmaceuticals® PPP MentorConnect™ Program.

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Dennis

L. Together, we’re finding strength and connection, and building a global community of support as we navigate this journey of life with Periodic Paralysis.

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