**Our May Newsletter is now available**
Inside this Issue:​
Honoring Mothers: 
  • Survivor Laura Vittorioso remembers her mother as her unsung hero.  In spite of her disability, Laura’s mother raised her to be a strong, independent young woman.
  • Many survivors see their mothers as the unsung heroes of their lives.
PPS Physicians: This topic comes up on a regular basis. 
  • What kind of physician should polio survivors see to take care of their new and often exhausting symptoms? 
  • All over the world, we hear professionals refer survivors to Rehabilitative Physicians (Physiatrists). Many physiatrists are DO’s – are they a “real” doctor?
  • We are sharing an article that can help explain: Neurologist-Physiatrist-Rehabilitative Physicians: What's the Difference​
Polio Survivors with Post-Polio Sequelae (PPS) often have all or some of these symptoms:
  • EASILY SEDATED, and can be difficult to wake, Can Have Difficulty BREATHING and SWALLOWING with Anesthesia, HYPERSENSITIVE to PAIN and COLD and Often need a heated blanket and Increased pain medication post-op.
  • We have a special page on our website that looks at these Anesthesia issues/concerns. 
  • We welcome Dr. Norma Braun. We are happy to share that she has joined the list of professionals that have published
          an article for direct access through a QR code on our Anesthesia Warning Card.
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