PPS CENTRAL - PPS Central Old Poll Results

Past PPS Central Bi-Weekly (was Weekly) Opinion Polls

Please Note: The PPS-C polls are for GENERAL INTEREST ONLY. They are NOT controlled and NOT reliable data.
Polls from 19 Oct. '98 to 9 Feb. '99
Polls from 16 Feb. '99 to 17 Aug. '99
Polls from 31 Aug. '99 to 30 May '00
Polls from 13 June '00 to date
Polls are listed in reverse order with last poll first.

Do you experience pain that you believe is either partially or totaly a direct or indirect result of having been infected by the polio virus? -22 May 2006
Do you experience "brain fatigue"? -02 May 2006
Did you contract polio after your tonsils were removed? -27 March 2006
After being out in the cold weather (below freezing) do you have redness, seems very hot to the touch,and pain in your lower limbs the day after? -Poll on for a longgggg time
As a person with PPS, to preserve muscle strength, do you think you should... -12 June 2003
Have you used Alternative/Complementary Treatments for PPS? -15 April 2003
Have you been diagnosed with Chronic Angina? -19 March 2003
Have you been diagnosed with dependent edema (swelling below the knees)? -24 February 2003
Have you been diagnosed with Essential Tremor Or Parkinsons? -5 February 2003
Have you been diagnosed with Diabetes? -10 January 2003
Have You been diagnosed with hypertension? -12 December 2002
When You are over tired, do you have difficulty urinating? -20 November 2002
Does Hot weather seem to bring on your PPS symptoms? -12 October 2002
Do you experience pain/discomfort in any muscle group? -16 September 2002
I am a polio survivor and use respiratory support. -13 August 2002
i am a polio survivor who has been diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome. -13 July 2002
Do you experience 'small shock' like feelings in your muscles? -3 July 2002
I am a polio survivor and I have a difficult time holding my head up. -11 June 2002
Do you exercise on a regular basis? -28 May 2002
Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? -8 May 2002
Have you ever had a vaso vagal syncope event (fainting when you get very scared, surprised or excited - common in younger and otherwise perfectly healthy people.)? -25 April 2002
Have you been diagnosed with gastroparesis (the stomach takes too long to empty its contents)? -1 April 2002
Have you been been diagnosed with Gastro esophageal reflux disease? -12 March 2002
Have you experienced unexplained pneumonia, recurrent bronchitis, and/or asthma symptoms? -15 February 2002
Do you often have some unexplained itching in a well localized area on your body? -2 January 2002
I am a polio survivor and have the following number of children: -18 December 2001
In a 8-12 hour day, how much time do you need to spend in total rest? -3 December 2001
I am a polio survivor with PPS and my blood type is: -2 November 2001
Do your knees jerk at night when you go to bed? -8 October 2001
Do you usually have a high sedimentation rate? -21 August 2001
Do you experience a painful burning and cramping sensation in your thigh muscles when walking? -26 July 2001
Do you have tinitus or roaring sounds in your ears? -11 June '01
Has polio weakened parts of your body and caused deformities in what were thought to be healthy parts of your body? -22 May '01
Have you experienced phlebitis or blood clots? -2 May '01
Have you found sleepiness increasing as time goes on? -3 April '01
Compared to others, how much salt do you like on your food? -20 March '01
Do you have headaches upon awaking? -6 March '01
Do you have excessive body hair? -20 Feb.'01
Do you suffer from periods of nausea? -06 Feb.'01
Do you suffer from bowel problems that may have resulted from having had polio? -23 Jan.'01
Do you have digestive difficulties that may be related to having had polio? -9 Jan. '01
Do you get 'PPS fatigue' only with physical exertion or do you have 'PPS fatigue' on a regular basis? -12 Dec. '00
Do you experience tinnitus (ringing in the ears)? -28 Nov. '00
Is there a difference in the way your 'polio limbs' and 'non-polio limbs' react (to temp. extremes): -7 Nov. '00
Hypertension: -17 Oct. '00
Do you have any numbness? -4 Oct. '00
Do you experience eye twitching? -12 Sept. '00
Are you affected by extremities that are tingly? -29 August '00
Overall Heat intolerance: -15 August '00
How physically active were you before and after you caught & recovered from polio? -1 August '00
When I need pain medication for post-surgery or a major owie: -11 July '00
After first informing your physician(s)about symptoms such as unusual weakness & or fatigue, how much time transpired before getting a PPS diagnosis? -27 June '00
Do you ever have flu-like symptoms without having the flu or other known virus/infection causing it? -13 June '00
Have you broken more bones than your contemporaries who never had polio or PPS? -30 May '00
Where have you found the best sources of information listing ways to deal with your PPS Symptoms? -16 May '00
Prior to my disability becoming obvious, I told .. I had had polio -25 April '00
Have you used a Chiropractor to help your polio symptoms? -11 April '00
If you had similar damage in two or more limbs from acute polio do you: -28 March '00
I feel my eyesite was affected by polio: -7 March '00
When I need local anesthetics such as novacaine for dental and other procedures: -22 Feb. '00
Does the fact that your disability is NOT very obvious to others disturb you: -8 Feb. '00
Does the fact that your disability is obvious to others disturb you: - 18 Jan. '00
Since onset of PPS have you had: -4 Jan. '00
Do you feel that the emotional toll of PPS is: -21 Dec. '99
Do you feel that the emotional toll that the original polio took is: -7 Dec. '99
Which of the following statements most accurately describes your situation: - 23 Nov. '99
Which of the following best describe physical intimacy with your significant other since PPS? - 9 Nov. '99
My normal body temperature is: - 26 Oct. '99
Do you feel it is harder to maintain a correct weight with PPS? -12 Oct.'99
How has PPS affected your employment? -28 Sept. '99
If you need abdominal, back, leg supports,etc - are there adequate places for you to be fitted and purchase these items? -31 Aug. '99
Post-Polio Syndrome is the worst thing that can happen to a person: - 17 Aug. '99
Do you ever feel self-conscious around non-disabled individuals? -3 Aug. '99
Since onset of PPS I have had increased difficulty in concentrating and staying focused when there are distractions: -20 July '99
Have you been told you have arthritis? - 6 July '99
What period of time elapsed between contracting polio and when you became aware that you had PPS? -22 June '99
If I were asked to participate in PPS research: -8 June '99
I have PPS & have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance and: -25 May '99
Has an understanding of PPS and its causes lead you to modify your way of living? -11 May '99
What is the primary challenge,for you,of living with Post-Polio Syndrome? -27 April '99
Did you contract polio even after receiving the Polio vaccine? -13 April '99
Has increased disability caused an additional financial burden on you and/or your family? -30 March '99
Have you ever been treated for depression related to your disability? -16 March '99
My primary physician is: - 2 March '99
Do you ever fear being institutionalized if your PPS becomes too debilitating?: - 23 Feb. '99
Which best describes your Primary Care Physician?: -16 Feb. '99
In your opinion, have PPS symptoms affected your sex life in a negative way?: - 9 Feb. '99
If you knew soon after recovering from Polio what you do now about Post-Polio Syndrome would you: - 3 Feb. '99
Overall, do you think your family doctor knows enough about PPS to treat and guide you adequately? - 26 January '99
Has increased disability put a strain on any of your relationships? - 19 January '99
In your family , during the holidays, were you treated differently than your able-bodied relatives? - 12 January '99
Have you used magnet therapy for pain management? - 5 Jan. '99
Overall - what part does having PPS play in your life? - 15 Dec. '98
Do you think that, in general, medical professionals understand PPS? - 8 Dec. '98
Do you believe your PPS symptoms were triggered by: - 1 Dec. '98
Generally, how do you think others, able-bodied and disabled, view you? - 24 Nov '98
Generally, what is your overall self-image? - 16 Nov. '98
How do you most often see yourself? - 9 Nov. '98
To you an email list serves mostly as: - 2 Nov. '98
If you see someone who looks abled using a handicapped parking space you: - 26 Oct. '98
As an adult, it is easier to have a hidden or visible disability? - 19 Oct. '98

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