WHAT IS PHANTOM PAIN?

Phantom pain is used to describe sensations felt by amputees where the amputated limb had been located., It may include cramping, tingling, itching, pins-and-needles, stabbing pains, pressure, or a sense of fullness. Most amputees experience this, but the degree to which it is felt will vary. These sensations are intermittent and they will come and go unpredictably. New amputees may  have frequent and intense sensations several times every day, sometimes continuously for several hours. Over time, the sensations will generally become less frequent and intense, lasting for a shorter amount of time.