Medical Pain in the peripheral nervous system

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The discussion centers on the mechanisms of pain perception and the role of the peripheral nervous system in transmitting pain signals to the brain. It highlights the differences between nociception, which is the sensory signal of potential injury, and the subjective experience of pain, which is processed by the brain. The conversation also touches on the action potential in neurons, emphasizing that pain intensity is related to the frequency of nerve impulses rather than the strength of individual signals. Additionally, it explores the complexity of nerve regeneration and the challenges of creating devices to modulate pain signals. Overall, the dialogue underscores the intricate relationship between sensory input and the brain's interpretation of pain.
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Perhaps: Neuropathic pain is a dysfunction of the nerve (or of another neural component) itself. Neuropathic pain have also many components; peripheral (local) and central.

In my case, my right foot feels like it is being roasted 24/7 because of a stroke that damaged a small part of my brain-stem.
In the described case, it seems a central pain. It is a complex pain and it is very difficult to find a solution. The mirror box may help to normalize the two sides.
A central problem may also creates peripheral problems...
 
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