The Polio Paradox: What You Need to Know
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (715 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0446690694 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Supplying both a historical perspective and a healthy dose of practical support, Bruno offers an excellent and thorough introduction to the world of post-polio management. --Jill Lightner. In blunt, often humorous prose, Bruno outlines recommendations to aid in dealing with recurring symptoms. Richard Bruno has written a straightforward guide that deals with both the physical and social concerns these illnesses raise. The first section of the book outlines the recent history of the poliovirus, and how it affected, and continues to affect, several generations. Admonishments like "walls, furniture, and spouses are not assistive devices" and "brake before you break" are aimed at helping patients develop a reasonable exercise program in combination with curtailing
Polio is a disease of paradoxes, the major one being that although the threat of the ``dreaded disease'' ended with the Salk vaccine in 1954, many polio survivors are now experiencing the onset of ``Post-Polio Syndrome'' (PPS), new but related symptoms which may include chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, intolerance to cold, and more.
Becky Baldwin said FINALLY, QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT MY SYMPTOMS. I am writing this on behalf of my husband who had Polio at the age of 7. His was non-crippling at the time and he came out of it with just a slight limp in one leg. In his early FINALLY, QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT MY SYMPTOMS Becky Baldwin I am writing this on behalf of my husband who had Polio at the age of 7. His was non-crippling at the time and he came out of it with just a slight limp in one leg. In his early 40's he began to have unexplained symptoms, pain, muscle spasms, drawing in his legs, etc. As his ability to walk worsened, we sought help from several Neurologists as well as a Orthopedic specialist with no results~~~just tons of medicine. We told each specialist about his polio and could he possibly have Post Polio Syndrome~~~we were told there was no such thing.While searching the internet for help, I came across Dr. Bruno's book and immediately went to Amazon to. 0's he began to have unexplained symptoms, pain, muscle spasms, drawing in his legs, etc. As his ability to walk worsened, we sought help from several Neurologists as well as a Orthopedic specialist with no results~~~just tons of medicine. We told each specialist about his polio and could he possibly have Post Polio Syndrome~~~we were told there was no such thing.While searching the internet for help, I came across Dr. Bruno's book and immediately went to Amazon to. This book is about ME. I contracted paralytic polio back in the mid fifties and like evryone else, I got on with my life. However, along the way, I had many, many physical difficulties that were just put down toarthritis, not excercising hard enough or some other 'condition.' These opinions all served to get me out of the Drs. office as soon as possible.Richard Bruno has written a book that, for me, has been revalational. He has answered many questions and has literally changed my life. I now, no longer have the mental fatigue and 'brain fog' that was so awful thanks to his information on how this disease damaged the brain. I bought a copy of this book for my Doc. J. Hartman said Another good book on Post Polio Syndrome!. This is a very interesting book about PPS. Dr. Bruno has a great deal of experience with the subject and explains it all so very well. I am pleased that he addresses, as a part of the whole equation, the subject of nutrition as it pertains to people with a chronic condition, like PPS. He presents easy to understand information on the importance of protein as well as carbohydrates and fats. As a nutritionist, I know how important it is to eat well to get all the nutrients a polio-stressed body needs. I am glad he explains this, plus much more, in the Polio Paradox. It is must reading for anyone who had Polio, whether or not they have the aff