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Pain after stroke (shoulder, nerve pain, headaches) — basics + what to ask
A patient-friendly overview of common post-stroke pain patterns (shoulder pain, spasticity pain, central/nerve pain, headaches) and how to ask for help. No medication changes or dosing advice.
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate16 minStandard (9–12)
Educational only
Educational only — pain evaluation and treatment must be guided by clinicians.
Get help now
Seek urgent help for sudden severe headache, new neurologic symptoms, chest pain, or uncontrolled pain after injury/fall.
Key takeaways
- Identify common post-stroke pain types
- Use a simple pain diary template
- Ask clinicians targeted questions to guide evaluation and treatment
Pain types
- Shoulder/mechanical
- Spasticity-related
- Nerve/central pain
- Headaches
What helps
- Positioning
- Therapy
- Sleep
- Mood support
Scripts
- Pain report
- Referral request
Practice check
What you’ll practice
These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.
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