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"Knowledge Is Our Power"
West Virginia Chapter of Polio Survivors exists to provide
support and current information to polio survivors who are
experiencing the late effects of polio
(Post Polio Syndrome) while promoting awareness of this
disease.
Chapter meetings are held the second Saturday of each
month
(March-December) at Nancy's Restaurant
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Exit 34 of I-64, Hurricane, WV
Email address: wvpostpolio@yahoo.com
From the PBS film, A PARALYZING FEAR, this site provides
insight into where we have been, where we are now and where we want to
be in the battle against polio.
For many polio survivors, the second struggle against the effects of polio is beginning. Many survivors do not understand what is happening to them.
This site addresses questions and sheds light on what
is happening to survivors who find themselves experiencing symptoms
including new
weakness, pain, breathing difficulties, fatigue, sleeping
disorders, and swallowing difficulties.
Living With Post Polio Syndrome
Living with Post Polio Syndrome and being the best you can be, often means educating yourself, your family, your doctor, and anyone else who cares about you or provides care for you about the late effects of polio.
This site provides helpful tips on nutrition, bracing,
pain/fatigue management, coping styles, as well as links to various services
provided by polio survivors.
This site contains listings that reference valuable information
on Social Security, traveling, and training, along with a
directory of polio survivors sharing thoughts and ideas
on
a variety of subjects relating to this disease.
General Information About Post Polio Syndrome
Among the topics covered on this site are the location of post polio centers, information for physicians on PPS, an on-line database providing access to PPS related material, and an overview of PPS.
