Amputee Life — Coping with Limb Loss

Pain after limb loss is different for everyone. What is low-level pain for one person may be high-level for someone else. Pain also comes with emotional aspects, which are difficult to define in a medical context. Understanding your pain helps your healthcare team strategize a pain management plan for you.

Coping with limb loss or living with limb differences can be challenging, especially when people's reactions in the community can easily make one feel uneasy.

Here at Amputee Store, we understand the importance of taking care of your mental health. Ensuring your emotional and mental wellness is just as vital as caring for your physical health.

One of the most frustrating aspects of life after limb loss is not knowing what to expect. Not knowing when you'll be able to walk again or how long the phantom pain will last is made even more frustrating by the fact that no one knows the answer. The best answer for questions like these is: It depends. 

The sense of proprioception refers to a person's ability to determine where their limbs are positioned in space without needing to look. This enables you to point where your nose is even when your eyes are closed. Having this sense also makes it easier to balance, move, and manipulate objects.