What is Allodynia?
"Allodynia is feeling pain from things that don’t usually cause pain. For example, a feather could touch your skin and it hurts instead of feeling soft. You might also feel pain from: Wearing clothing. Someone gently tapping your shoulder. Temperature changes. Allodynia is a type of nerve pain (neuropathic pain). This is usually a symptom of conditions like diabetes, shingles, fibromyalgia [and six more]..."
Do things that shouldn’t feel painful cause pain like brushing your hair or feeling a light touch? It could be allodynia. Learn more here.
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