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

by Richard L. Bruno (Author)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Warner Books
Page Count:  384 Pages
Publication Date:  June 01, 2003
Sales Rank:  61,765st

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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. In his groundbreaking book, Dr. Bruno has sounded an alarming wake-up call for both doctors and PPS sufferers, including a large number who were originally misdiagnosed with something other than polio and can now pursue the medical help they need. By revealing how the treatment of polio in the past has exacerbated what we now call PPS today, THEPOLIO PARADOX provides hope and new treatment information for an entire generation.


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 25 reviews)

The Polio Paradox by Dee Anna Yerby 5 Stars
September 23, 2009
Great book! Full of insightful and helpful information about the affects on polio victims about 60 years after having had polio. It helps you to understand the post polio syndrome and the symptoms that you are experiencing.

A Godsend!!! by Tom Bookman (St Pete, Florida) 5 Stars
August 07, 2009
This book should be in the hands of every PPS sufferer and every Doctor. The ignorance of the medical establishment of the treatment of PPS is absoulutely appalling. If only we had found Dr. Bruno 10 years ago...

FINALLY, QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT MY SYMPTOMS by Becky Baldwin (MS, USA) 5 Stars
May 22, 2009
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 purchase it. We have since been directed to a specialist in our area for Post Polio Syndrome and feel, at last, he is going to get help. We realize there is no cure, but it is such a relief to finally be told there is such a thing as PPS and everything that can be done to make his life easier, will be done. We highly recommend this book to anyone who may be a Polio survivor and beginning to experience symptoms. Don't wait as long as we did to find help~~~it is definitely out there!!

Polio Paradox by Kathy (WI, USA) 5 Stars
September 29, 2008
Excellent--well written--an easy read. This book affirms what I see clinically every day, now I can be a better support system for my patients.

the best on post-polio syndrome by James J. Jackson 5 Stars
September 23, 2008
I was recently diagnosed with post-polio syndrome. Immediately, I started seeking out information on this health issue. Without question, this is the best book on this subject. I am so pleased to have read this book to assist me.

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