Post-polio syndrome
Post-polio syndrome is a cluster of disabling signs and symptoms that affect some people for decades — an average of 25 to 35 years — after they had polio. Common signs and symptoms include:
•Progressive muscle or joint weakness and pain
•General fatigue and exhaustion after minimal activity
•Muscle atrophy
•Breathing or swallowing problems
•Sleep-related breathing disorders, such as sleep apnea
•Decreased tolerance of cold temperatures