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Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy ...

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my stump itches so bad when i remove my leg.I don't know what to put on it .
Posted on 07/29/09, 10:07 am
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Reply #1 - 07/29/09  8:49pm
" this will pass.mine did the same thing.rubbing it helps instead of scratching.I once (more then once)scratched till I drew blood.Once your stump gets used to the silicone liner it will stop itching.Mine itched for about 3 weeks.then stopped like over nite. "
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Reply #2 - 07/29/09  10:09pm
" Try BOND"S powder, great stuff. Don't scratch :) "
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Reply #3 - 07/30/09  12:41am
" Try Desitin put some on before the liner that what I use it helps me out. I had a good rash on my leg around where the liner ended it itch but after couple days it went away with the help of Desitin.

Dennis "
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Reply #4 - 07/30/09  10:12am
" thanks guys i will try it .thanks for the help to a new aka... "

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