Dr. Oliver Sacks talks about hallucinations of phantom limbs. From his new book, HALLUCINATIONS, out now! Subscribe to our free newsletter and learn more about the work and world of Dr. Sacks at our website! www.oliversacks...
Sent here by Coursera and wow what a course. Steve Joorden's style of teaching is refreshing and easy to follow. And then to follow up with Sacks is like dinner AND desert!
Do you make a distinction between phantom limb and phantom pain? I had a btk amputation about 5 weeks ago. I am definitely experiencing phantom pain (2 forms: 1. the feeling of a vice pushing down on where my big toe would have been and 2. (more irritatingly) a zinging feeling that makes my leg jerk.) But I got over mistaking my former leg from still being there weeks ago. The pain is still there, but I don't reach out for the leg [eg to massage it] any more.