Post Polio Syndrome

Authored by BlueAngel on
Monday, January 12, 2004

Signs & Symptoms of Post Polio Syndrome

Following is a list of some of the signs of post polio syndrome:

• New unexplained muscle weakness in original infection site and apparant new area thought not to be originally infected.


• Chronic fatigue - unknown casue.


• Muscle tiring with exercise, improving with rest.


• Muscle atrophy.


• Muscle and joint pain.


• Breathing and swallowing difficulties.


• Difficultiy sleeping.


• Increased sensitivity to cold temparatures


• A decline in ability to perform daily activities eg climbing stairs, bathing, etc

Courtesy of Post Polio Newsletter, The Post Polio Network of WA, Inc., June 2002, Volume 13 No. 2 .