Phantom Limb Pain...

[Future Doc1]

This is a really interesting phenomenon; I like Ramachandran's theories and work on the subject--anyone else?

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[Future Doc1]

I'm suprised nobody finds this interesting to them
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[Algophiliac]

It's very interesting, but I don't agree with him on all points...for example, why does visual stimulation alone seem to ease the pain of phantom limbs? While the body may be capable of producing mentally-induced pain to such an acute degree, I can't believe it until I see it, and I believe there is some underlying cause or problem that has not been adresssed. We'll see.

 

[Arm N Hammer]

Well it probably depends on the person with the lost limb

 

[FuturaDocta]

Yes, phantom limb is fascinating. The brain can adapt to a lot of things, but it seems like this is one of the exceptions.

Speaking of pain. OMG, Algophiliac, that is one sick avatar.