What is Stroke Pain
Central post-stroke pain (CPSP) is described as constant, moderate, or severe pain caused by damage to the brain. Felt on part or all of the side of your body affected by the stroke. Felt on your face, arm, leg or torso (trunk) Aching, burning, sharp, stabbing or itching. Consult a doctor for medical advice.
Symptoms
- Aching
- Burning
- Itching
- Pain felt in your face, arm, leg or torso
- Pain: constant or on-and-off
- Pain: mild, moderate or severe
- Pain: on part or all of the side of your body affected by the stroke
- Sharp
- Stabbing
Treatment
- Antidepressant, anti-seizure and anti-spasticity drugs
- Electrical nerve stimulation, or the application of electrical currents to the skin, might stimulate nerves and muscle fibers and improve muscle tone and strength
- Heat and stretching exercises (for shoulder pain)
- Injections of cortisone (steroid shots)
- Treatment with a physical therapist
