"I guess I need to take Geritol for healthy red blood cells! I can't believe that with all the supplements I take I only get 6% DV. I don't have RLS, I have restless whole body syndrome. I need to remake my bed 3-4 times a night. I'll…"
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Is there a Polio support group in Albuquerque, NM?Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Hicks May 29, 2019.
Increased fatigue
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Has anyone noticed increased fatigue with aging?I read some articles on a PPS blog and it was mentioned a PM&R Physician might help.Called Physiatry. They help people recover from injury or…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Hicks Sep 16, 2018.
Night time leg cramps
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I used to take cyclobenzaprin for muscle spasms at night. This made me groggy the next day. Finally my arthritis Dr. prescribed gabapentin. What a relief! I started with 100mg. Then I went to 200 mg.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by JOseph C. Weil Aug 13.
Night time leg cramps
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Does anyone else have night time leg cramps and spasms? They are getting worse I think with age. I do take cyclobenziprin at night ever once in a while. If so what do you do about them.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan Hicks Jul 22, 2018.
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- Are you a Polio Survivor?
- yes
- What year did you contract polio?
- 1949
- Do you have Post-Polio Syndrome?
- yes
- When did you begin experiencing symptoms?
- 15 years ago
- List any assistive devices you are using...
- leg brace and cane
- Please describe how polio has changed your life.
- unable to do activities I would like to do
- How did you find out about PolioToday.org?
- internet
Gretchen Winchester's Blog
Bone loss
Has anybody been doing the twice a year IV for bone loss? If so any side effects?
Gretchen Winchester
Posted on March 11, 2019 at 1:59pm
Cannabus
Has anyone used marijuana for pain and sleep? News story on "Sunday Morning" today saying
seniors over 65 are finding great relief for arthritis pain and help with sleep.
Posted on May 1, 2016 at 7:22am
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