Post-polio syndrome refers to a cluster of disabling signs and symptoms that appear decades between 10 and 40 years after the initial illness. Common signs and symptoms include :
- New muscle weakness in limbs that were originally affected or in limbs that didn't seem to have been affected at the time of the initial illness
- General fatigue and exhaustion with minimal activity
- Muscle and joint pain
- Breathing or swallowing problems
- Sleep-related breathing disorders, such as sleep apnea
- Decreased tolerance of cold temperatures
In most people, post-polio syndrome tends to progress slowly with new signs and symptoms followed by periods of stability.
The above information thankfully comes from the Mayo Clinic.com at the following link.