Hyperalgesia

Tips from survivors: “Even small things can hurt more—I’ve learned to be gentle with my body.”

Increased sensitivity to pain, where even mild stimuli feel more painful than expected.

Light touch, pressure, or temperature changes causing exaggerated pain or discomfort.

Stroke affects the brain’s pain-processing pathways, altering how sensory signals are interpreted.

Less common, but can occur in strokes involving sensory regions.

Pain management strategies, medications, desensitization therapy, and avoiding triggers when possible.

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