What is Post Polio Syndrome
The 2012 Polio Health and Wellness Retreat will be held at Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast from 26-29 April. The expression of interest form can be downloaded here.
Polio may be gone, but its impact on lives continues.
It is a little known fact that people who experienced the devastating effects of polio in their youth decades ago, can experience a return of the symptoms later in life.
The most common symptoms of the late effects of polio are:
- unaccustomed fatigue
- muscle weakness
- muscle and/or joint pain
- breathing or swallowing difficulties
- increased sensitivity to cold temperatures
- difficulty in sleeping
- a decline in the ability to perform basic daily activities.
Our Post Polio Support Groups throughout Queensland offer those dealing with the late effects of post polio a forum to share experiences and provide support.
For more information please contact the Association.
