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From: rbarth@tumtum.cs.umd.edu (Dick Barth)
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Subject: Post Polio Syndrome
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Date: 4 Jun 90 15:19:48 GMT
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In Issue # 1300, DNMILLER@osu-20.ircc.ohio-state.edu (David Neal Miller)
writes:

   >Does anyone know of an organization or organizations devoted to
   >post-polio syndrome?

The following is INFO file P from the HEX BBS. Hope it's useful.

                                     .....

       INFORMATION FOR POLIO SURVIVORS

  Polio survivors may be experiencing new health problems,
such as:
     *Muscle weakness
     *Muscle and joint pain
     *Unaccustomed fatigue
     *Breathing difficulties

  Recommended reading on this subject is the "Handbook on the
Late Effects of Poliomyelitis for Physicians and Survivors".
This practical, easy-to-read booklet is available for $6.00
from Gazette International Networking Institute (G.I.N.I.) at
the address below.

  The International Polio Network is open to polio survivors
and interested health professionals. For an annual membership
fee of $5, members receive "Polio Network News", a quarterly
bulletin with the latest in post-polio research, support
group activities, and upcoming polio conferences. In addition
members receive the Post-Polio Directory of physicians and
post-polio clinics, and support groups across the country.
Membership applications are available from G.I.N.I.

  Proceedings of the 1983 and 1985 polio conferences sponsored
by G.I.N.I. are available for $16. The 1987 conference is
scheduled for June 5-7 1987 at the Sheraton Saint Louis Hotel.
Write for further information.

  The foregoing information is from G.I.N.I.'s letter to HEX
of 30 January 1986. They may be contacted at:

Gazette International Networking Institute
4502 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis MO 63018
(314) 361-0475

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