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 http://www.zynet.co.uk/ott/polio/lincolnshire/

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

69 Woodvale Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3RD United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 888601
Facsimile: +44 (0)870 1600840 (Preferred - 24 Hr availability)
Facsimile: +44 (0)1522 885115 (Alternate - by prior arrangement)

WWW Site URL: http://www.ott.zynet.co.uk/polio/lincolnshire/

All Post-Polio related enquiries including requests for further information
please email linpolio@legend.co.uk
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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>
Alternate Document Reference: <URL:http://www.zynet.co.uk/ott/polio/lincolnshire/media/n9804142.html>
Last modification: 18th September 2000
Last information content change: 26th April 2000