My grandmother (in her 80's with Alzheimers) is a Polio survivor. She did have quite a hard time of it. She lost use of one side of her body, was put into backbraces, etc for a great deal of her childhood. She however went on to have 6 children and was independent up to a few years ago.
Recently she experienced some very serious pain and discomfort and after all kinds of testing all they have been able to come up with is that it is part of PPS.
I have looked at information and really havent gooten as many questions answered as I thought. There isnt alot in the way of answers to be found either. There is no cure, there are continuing studies, and with the Alzheimers its more complicated.
Just thought I would put some of the sites I found here for others looking for information and leaving a place for anyone with similar issues to come on in and share.
Basically the same information but, a little tidbit here and there could make all the difference:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
PPS Fact Sheet
March Of Dimes
PPS Info Sheet
CNN Health Library
Due to the Alzheimers issue I thought this was interesting
PPS and Memory Loss
A few interesting facts:
PPS Resources - Famous People
That actually made me laugh:
Her favorite president is FDR
She still watches MASH religiously
Dinah Shore was all we watched at one time
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