Margaret E Hirakawa's Page

Are you a Polio Survivor?

yes

What year did you contract polio?

1952

Do you have Post-Polio Syndrome?

Yes

When did you begin experiencing symptoms?

1988

List any assistive devices you are using...

have had both knees replaced. Suppose to use cane as needed, I refuse.

List any Polio Survivor Groups that you belong to online or in person.

Use to have a group in Hawaii, on Oahu, but is defunct now

Please describe how polio has changed your life.

Right Calf muscle atrophied Had tendon transfer both
knees replaced. now weakness and tiredness is increasing

How did you find out about PolioToday.org?

web searching for a clinic or specialist to contact for new symptoms.