
Amputees Support Group
Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. Many have undergone amputation or have been living with a missing limb since birth. In either case, life as an amputee can be challenging. This is the place to find others going through the same experiences as an amputee. Share your thoughts, troubles, and solutions with the community.

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i was wondering if anyone ever gets pains shooting through thier fake limb like its still there my family laughs at me but sometimes my foot itches but there is no foot sometimes ill get this sharp pain go through it also and it takes a few mins. to get it to stop. also when i take my leg off at night or even during the day i dont wear the shrinker anymore cause it feels so good to have air hit my stump like i just took my shoes and socks off
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