Episode
What's the deal with phantom pain?
55:12
Published: Tue Mar 01 2022
Description
Phantom pain is when you sense pain from a lost limb. We don't entirely know how why, but we have some ideas. Listen in to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Join two friends as they cover practical topics to improve finances and explore unusual questions about brain experiences.
00:00 - 01:44 (01:44)
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Join two friends as they cover practical topics to improve finances and explore unusual questions about brain experiences. Available on iHeart Radio, Apple podcasts, and more.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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A parent discusses their trip to a theme park with their child, sharing that while they missed out on some rides, it was still a nice experience.
01:46 - 04:50 (03:03)
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A parent discusses their trip to a theme park with their child, sharing that while they missed out on some rides, it was still a nice experience. The child was able to ride everything they were tall enough for and the parent realized that you never know how a trip like that will go until you're down there.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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This podcast explains phantom pain, which is the sensation of pain in a limb that has been amputated.
04:50 - 08:57 (04:07)
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This podcast explains phantom pain, which is the sensation of pain in a limb that has been amputated. About 80% of people who have had an amputation experience this kind of pain, even though we don't fully understand what it is yet.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Advances in projectiles during the American Civil War led to battlefield surgeons removing 30,000 limbs, leading to the discovery and description of phantom limb pain by a field surgeon who witnessed the phenomenon, which would be recognized by modern science decades later.
08:57 - 15:13 (06:16)
Summary
Advances in projectiles during the American Civil War led to battlefield surgeons removing 30,000 limbs, leading to the discovery and description of phantom limb pain by a field surgeon who witnessed the phenomenon, which would be recognized by modern science decades later.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Around 85% of people who experience amputation will have phantom limb pain, with many medical professionals attributing it to psychological causes until the mid-20th century.
15:13 - 18:52 (03:38)
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Around 85% of people who experience amputation will have phantom limb pain, with many medical professionals attributing it to psychological causes until the mid-20th century. However, it is now widely recognized as a real phenomenon with no clear origin.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Join these two best buds as they cover topics like buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing your income potential.
18:52 - 22:44 (03:52)
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Join these two best buds as they cover topics like buying versus renting, saving money at the grocery store, and maximizing your income potential. Hear their personal stories and gain helpful tools for making smart money decisions.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Despite a large number of amputations resulting from vascular diseases and 80% of amputees suffering from phantom limb pain, the cause or basis of the pain is still unknown to the medical community, leading to added distress for patients dealing with the condition.
22:44 - 29:06 (06:22)
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Despite a large number of amputations resulting from vascular diseases and 80% of amputees suffering from phantom limb pain, the cause or basis of the pain is still unknown to the medical community, leading to added distress for patients dealing with the condition.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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The concept of proprioception, which is our ability to feel and understand where our limbs are in space, is related to phantom limb pain, but follow-up studies have shown that it doesn't have a long-term effect.
29:06 - 37:19 (08:12)
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The concept of proprioception, which is our ability to feel and understand where our limbs are in space, is related to phantom limb pain, but follow-up studies have shown that it doesn't have a long-term effect. MRI studies have also shown that the region of the brain where an amputated limb was controlled is still active.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Join David Eagleman as he explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences by asking unusual questions and sharing stories behind journeys on this podcast.
37:19 - 40:49 (03:29)
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Join David Eagleman as he explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences by asking unusual questions and sharing stories behind journeys on this podcast.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Surgeons have discovered that leaving muscle tissue attached during amputation may allow for the attachment of sensory cables from a prosthetic, providing relief for phantom limb pain.
40:49 - 47:46 (06:57)
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Surgeons have discovered that leaving muscle tissue attached during amputation may allow for the attachment of sensory cables from a prosthetic, providing relief for phantom limb pain. Older treatments for the condition include pain drugs and opioids.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Lifestyle changes, such as practicing yoga, meditation, or listening to music may help alleviate pain.
47:47 - 52:22 (04:34)
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Lifestyle changes, such as practicing yoga, meditation, or listening to music may help alleviate pain. Overwhelming the pain signal with a more robust electrical signal through massage or movement can also be effective in managing pain without resorting to opioids.
EpisodeWhat's the deal with phantom pain?
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Join David Eagleman as he explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences, tackling unusual questions such as whether we can create new senses for humans.
52:23 - 55:13 (02:50)
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Join David Eagleman as he explores the relationship between our brains and our experiences, tackling unusual questions such as whether we can create new senses for humans. Hear real-life stories and learn about the tools, books, and people that can make a difference in our lives.