Question: I read about muscle wasting in people who age (sarcopenia) in the syndicated column of “Dr. Donohue.” As a 78-year-old polio survivor who is getting weaker, I am not sure if it is post-polio weakness or aging weakness. Is there a way to tell the difference? Does it matter? Are the management recommendations different for each cause? Answer: Sarcopenia …
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Facing Guilt Regarding Caregiving Adjustments
Question: I had polio at age 5 and am now 76. I have weakness in all four limbs. My legs have been week for a long time while my arms and shoulders started getting weaker 2-3 years ago. I cannot lift my left arm past my shoulder. My right arm is better but not good. The PT here at the …
What Can I Do About Muscle Weakness?
Question: I am 66, and I had polio at age 3. My muscles are feeling weak, so if you know what I can do about it I would be grateful. I am depressed about this. Answer: Your concerns about muscle weakening along with muscle and joint pains are the classic post-polio syndrome problem. Try to be thankful if it has …
Does Denervation Continue with Post-Polio Syndrome?
Question: I am aware that as polio survivors recovered from the initial bout with polio, we went through a process called denervation. Does this process of losing anterior horn cells (AHCs) and establishing new nerve pathways continue with post-polio syndrome? A: Denervation is actually not a process but a condition of muscle that has lost its connection to a motor …
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