Is Brown-Séquard syndrome painful?

Is Brown-Séquard syndrome painful?

If the cause of Brown-Séquard syndrome (BSS) is a traumatic event, such as a gunshot wound or vehicle collision, that event will cause pain. But the syndrome itself (the spinal cord injury) may not cause pain.

Some people with BSS may experience abnormal sensations (dysesthesia), such as a painful burning, prickling or aching feeling, due to the spinal cord injury.