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Is this phantom pain? how long after amputation should one experience pain in nerve endings of stump?
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I would be : Concerned after a few weeks. There is the possibility of phantom pain as well as stump neuromas. You should consult with your surgeon.
Answered 3/28/2014
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Have it evaluated.: Phantom pain sensations are described as perceptions that an individual may experience relating to a limb that is no longer physically part of the body. Have it evaluated.
Answered 3/31/2014
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