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Amputee Life is an informative, researched blog written by medical professionals including amputees and prosthetists.

You’re on a journey to live your best life. And we’re right there with you.

How you feel and how your prosthesis performs affects every single day of your life, which is why you work so hard to perform at your highest level. We’re here to support, guide, and inform you through your journey.  We go into depth, cut through the medical jargon with straightforward, expert-reviewed articles — all designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself and the people you love.

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Clonazepam is an effective alternative treatment for phantom limb pain.

Clonazepam: An Alternative Phantom Limb Pain Treatment

December 10, 2021

In 1996, there were reports of clonazepam's efficacy as a treatment for phantom limb pain. However, there are no known studies that confirmed this report until now.

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  • Electroacupuncture is a promising treatment for phantom limb pain.

    Using Electroacupuncture To Relieve Phantom Limb Pain

    October 22, 2021

    Existing scientific evidence consists of various clinical reports describing drugs and interventional techniques to treat phantom limb pain. And r...

    Existing scientific evidence consists of various clinical reports describing drugs and interventional techniques to treat phantom limb pain. And r...

  • Essential oils may help treat diabetic neuropathy or nerve pain.

    How to Use Essential Oils to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy

    June 18, 2021

    Essential oils are often touted as an alternative to medication. This is because many people report being healed from numerous conditions and expe...

    Essential oils are often touted as an alternative to medication. This is because many people report being healed from numerous conditions and expe...

  • Class 4 laser therapy can help treat phantom limb pain.

    Laser Therapy as Phantom Limb Pain Treatment

    June 01, 2021

    Phantom limb pain refers to a continuous painful sensation that emanates from the missing limb. The onset of pain often occurs soon after amputati...

    Phantom limb pain refers to a continuous painful sensation that emanates from the missing limb. The onset of pain often occurs soon after amputati...

  • Possible causes of hip pain when sitting in prosthetic users.

    6 Possible Causes of Hip Pain When Sitting

    May 23, 2021

    Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, including incorrect posture and medical conditions. An imbalance in the body...

    Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, including incorrect posture and medical conditions. An imbalance in the body...

  • List of possible causes and treatments for phantom limb pain.

    Possible Causes, Treatments of Phantom Limb Pain

    May 04, 2021

    Phantom limb pain is one of the most common experiences among people who experience limb loss. But half of those who report phantom pain do not re...

    Phantom limb pain is one of the most common experiences among people who experience limb loss. But half of those who report phantom pain do not re...

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