What to do for joint pain and fatigue when you have polio.

Polio: pain ( and fatigue ) should be approached in a similar fashion to that experienced by someone without polio. One is more likely to require an EMG NCS study in addition to a careful neurological and orthopedic exam. Post polio syndrome is just part of the equation. People with plop get other things

Polio: Polio is viral . joint aches and pain can be relieved with symptomatic treatment with pain medications like paracetamol and NSAIDs ( burden).

Pain Meds/REST: Joint pain and Fatigue are signs of Post Polio Syndrome which comes years after a person was infected with polio virus and sustained paralysis or weakness of the extremities and other symptoms like breathing problem etc.The pain can be managed with over the counter or prescription pain meds and fatigue by enough rest and getting good sleep.Acute Polio pain can de treated with pain meds also