“My husband has serious post polio syndrome?”
My husband has serious post polio syndrome. He is in a wheelchair and is having great difficulty getting into and out of the shower because his left leg freezes and he can't move it. It is getting worse as time goes on. I am not sure what to do.
Male | 77 years old
Complaint duration: Getting worse over last few years
Medications: Sertraline, memory meds. Blood pressure med
Conditions: Post polio syndrome
1 Answer
I'm sorry to hear about your husband's condition. Post-polio syndrome can cause muscle weakness and mobility issues that worsen over time. Given his increasing difficulty with mobility, it might be beneficial to consider the following:
Home Modifications: Install grab bars, a shower chair, or consider a walk-in shower to make bathing safer and easier.
Physical Therapy: A physical therapist can help with exercises to improve mobility and suggest ways to manage the leg freezing.
Assistive Devices: Consider using assistive devices for daily activities.
Consultation: It may be helpful to consult with his healthcare provider to review his current treatment plan and explore additional options for managing his symptoms.
Safety is paramount, so please ensure that his environment is as safe and accessible as possible.
Home Modifications: Install grab bars, a shower chair, or consider a walk-in shower to make bathing safer and easier.
Physical Therapy: A physical therapist can help with exercises to improve mobility and suggest ways to manage the leg freezing.
Assistive Devices: Consider using assistive devices for daily activities.
Consultation: It may be helpful to consult with his healthcare provider to review his current treatment plan and explore additional options for managing his symptoms.
Safety is paramount, so please ensure that his environment is as safe and accessible as possible.
