LW>I had asked for it)  I am 55 years old and had polio when I was 13.  I was
LW>very very fortunate, only spent a month in the hospital with no paralysis 
an
Hi LD,
I am 52, had Polio when I was 9 months. I was left with sight weakness
in right leg and 1\4 in shortness, not noticeable.
LW>scoliosis of the back.  All was fine until about 6 to 7 years ago
I also had a little scoliosis of back. My problems started about 11
years ago.
Phychiatrist to see if I was LW>depressed and didn't know it) I WASN'T
Got the same mess...
LW>...Finally went to the Dallas LW>Rehabililtation Institute which I
LW>had learned specialized in Post Polio LW>Syndrome and sure enough was
LW>diagnosed as having it.  I was advised to rest LW>frequently and
LW>exercise moderately.  Have almost done so and don't experienc LW>as
I went to the same Rehab in Dallas.....
LW>a mild case, but am curious as to what to expect if anyone had their
LW>Polio earlier than I or has had the Syndrome longer.    Thanks for
I have experienced more weakness in muscles over the past years, seem to
be very lucky as I haven't lost as fast as some....I am limited to the
amount of time that I can walk now....If I am walking in a store, I have
found that if I stop for a minute or two the muscles relax and I can
continue. They seem to knot as I walk, I guess from me forcing them.
I'm sure that they told you that PPS affects your whole body so I'm not
sure just what info you are wanting...IF you want to ask questions we
will try to answer them, If I don't know then we will try to find an
answer for you...I am a writer so the Rehab gave me a lot of info that
they don't give the people that just come in...One thing.....try to keep
warm, cold weather seems to cause a lot of pain in bones and
muscles....sometimes it will wait a day or two to cause the
pain....Notice to see if you strangle easily...when you are drinking.
There are so many little things to watch for that I couldn't list them
all here in one message....Oppppsss, just thought of another one...You
know how it feels to back up to the fireplace and get to hot on your
body, so you move away??? Sometime we have that kind of heat in joints
and in the lower part of the back....I will stop for now, but hope to
hear from you soon. We are all here for you and would love to have you
join our group....Extending hand--------"Howdy". Glad to have you
here.... Here's a hug {HUG} use it if you need it and pass it along if
you don't....Very Big Grin....{:)
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