Lincolnshire Echo 14th April 1998 - Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network Media Event

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Lincolnshire Echo, Tuesday, April 14th 1998

Post Polio Syndrome Symptoms:

Fatigue, often overwhelming
Loss of muscle strength or use, even in muscles thought not to be polio affected by polio
Pain in muscles or joints
Trouble breathing or swallowing
Problems sleeping
Intolerance of cold

What can you do:

The Lincolnshire Post Polio Network says: "We can live rewarding lives despite PPS just as we have done between recovering from polio and the appearance of new symptoms.

"Only this time we need a different strategy.

"No longer should we push our residual strength to the limits.

"The 'No Pain, No Gain' theory is out and in comes 'Conserve and Preserve' theory."

Listen to and heed your body's warning signals

Set priorities. Decide what is truly important We can't do everything.
Learn to pace yourself. Don't get over tired. Stop any activity or exercise – including walking – that causes pain, weakness or muscle fatigue just before that sets in and rest.

For further information contact Lincolnshire Post Polio Network on 01522 888601 or visit its hundreds of Internet pages on

The Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network
Registered Charity No. 1064177
An Information Service for Polio Survivors and Medical Professionals

All enquiries, book requests, medical article requests, membership fees, items for newsletters and donations to
The Secretary, Lincolnshire Post-Polio Network
PO Box 954, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 5ER United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 888601
Facsimile: +44 (0)870 1600840
Email: info@lincolnshirepostpolio.org.uk

Document preparation: Chris Salter, Original Think-tank, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Primary Document Reference: <URL:http://www.ott.zynet.co.uk/polio/lincolnshire/media/n9804142.html>
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Last modification: 13th April 2009.
Last information content change: 13th April 2009.