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My son had hisdtap polio 9 days ago and is just now having bad leg cramps and can hardly walk up stairs, and is walking very funny. could it be gettin?
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You need to see dr: This is not a "normal" reaction. You need to see doctor right away. Though very rare, guillain barre syndrome is a possibility with the description you are giving.
Answered 7/13/2013
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