The Polio Paradox: Understanding and Treating "Post-Polio Syndrome" and Chronic Fatigue

By Richard L. Bruno and Richard L. Bruno HD PhD

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446690694
• ISBN13: 9780446690690
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.9" x 8.9"