Last post Sat, Aug 23 2008 1:40 PM by beckywatson49. 9 replies.
I am really new to this. I just discovered this site through an e-mail. I am 57 years old. I got polio when I was 9 years old. I was wondering if anyone can relate to getting older with polio?
Hi Secret!
Welcome to the site...I can't know exactly what it's like to be getting older with polio because my disability is different (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) and I'm 28 but I'm sure we can relate on many other levels of being people with disabilities in different phases of life-I know I'd enjoy learning from you and I'm glad you've joined us here!
If you have any questions or would like to chat sometime, feel free to drop me a line!
See you around the forums,
Kara
Hi Secret,
Welcome to Disaboom-I do not have polio, however, I do use a wheelchair. I'm a C5/C6 quad.
Stay Strong
Vinny
Howdy and welcome to Disaboom! I can't help with your question but I bet a lot of folks are on here that can. C ya around! Dave
Hey Secret! Welcome to Disaboom. I'm right below the knee amputee, and have never had polio. There are several here who have had it though, in addition to Linda. Good luck to you.
Becky
WELCOME ! I AM RAINEY AND I WILL BE 57 NEXT WEEK , I WAS STRICKEN WITH POLIO IN 1954 !I LIVE IN CONNECTICUT , YES IT IS GETTING HARDER WITH AGE AND PPS . THE LAST THREE YEARS I HAVE BEEN IN A CHAIR , FOR MANY DIFFERENT REASONS ! I WOULD LOVE TO CHAT WITH YOU ANYTIME AT ALL . THERE ARE MANY OF US WITH POLIO IN DISABOOM . I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU ! RAINEY XO
Hey you got a birthday next week!1 Good job i keep up with the posts in the forums. Perfect time to wear heals i just got to decide which colour i gonna wear lol
hi secret, it is nice to meet oyu and welcome!
Welcome to Disaboom ,Secret
Yes I know what its like to age with PPS. i am 59 and got Polio when I was 11 months old. Was a light case so was able to get around wittout help until a decade ago, told had PPS ...then made a cane to use. Dr said that it was not Polio showing up again but premature aging of the nerves and body functions that Polio affected long ago.
Told me there was no cure and no medication that could help me. Told to take two Alieve a day for the arthritis that has settled in all my weak places, spine, back, hips, knees, feet. Balance has really taken a hit. Fell twice in last three years, once shattered right kneecap...had to replace the entire thing and last dec fell and broke three toes, all on Polio leg. Took me three years to get to where I can walk anywhere without help. Now use a walker with wheeles and a seat to get around outside my house. Dr said i will eventually graduate to the chair but not right now.
Was working until first of this year....trying to find a job outside the house is difficult when you have a walker preceeding you. Trying to accept being slower and resting more. Ignored body signals for most of young life...now have to listen and deal with them or be very sorry. Am just starting to get SSDI and that's another change in life. Also found that i have high cholesteral, blood pressure, blood sugar and my thyroid is out of wack........all presents from my aging body. Only thing holding me together is a strong faith in Jesus and my family's support.
Sorry I've nattered so much Secret...but welcome to Disaboom. You will find friends who accept you as you are, will give you great advice and will allow you to be your self....cranky bits and all.
Blessings
Becky W.
