Symptoms of Post-Polio Syndrome
Typical symptoms of post-polio syndrome, also referred to as the late effects of polio, can include any one or several of the following in varying degrees:
- Unusual fatigue
- New weakness in muscles, both those originally affected by polio and those seemingly unaffected
- Pain in muscles or joints
- Sleeping difficulty
- Breathing problems
- Swallowing difficulty
- Decreased ability to tolerate cold temperatures
- Decline in ability to conduct usual daily activities
