Having had polio as an infant, I thought I could pretty well predict how I was doing as an adult. However, in recent years (since reaching middle age), I've had the devastating surprise of having my legs weaken and having my life-long scoliosis progress. Believing I was stable in both strength and scoliosis, this has been very upsetting and I feel like I'm dealing with a whole new disease (let's call it mid-life post-polio).
I do not want to consider surgery since my legs are quite weak and I cannot rely on using them to relieve my back post-surgery. Additionally, I am concerned with not being able to bend after fusion.
I'm looking for any suggestions people may have to help with progression.
I live in Manhattan and would like to set up an adult support group. Anyone interested?
I do not want to consider surgery since my legs are quite weak and I cannot rely on using them to relieve my back post-surgery. Additionally, I am concerned with not being able to bend after fusion.
I'm looking for any suggestions people may have to help with progression.
I live in Manhattan and would like to set up an adult support group. Anyone interested?
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