Physical pain severity scale

[Pebble mouse]

OK, I don't suffer from chronic pain, like many here do. But I'm always in discomfort and it is really shitty. I have a pretty bad open bite. It aches (my jaw) all the time. Non stop, 24/7. I would rate it a 5 on the scale in this thread. It's the fact that it's always there that is bugging me, and, I cannot afford orthodontic treatment to get it fixed. Medicare (australian universal healthcare) doesn't cover dental absurdly.

 

[January blues]

OK, I don't suffer from chronic pain, like many here do. But I'm always in discomfort and it is really shitty. I have a pretty bad open bite. It aches (my jaw) all the time. Non stop, 24/7. I would rate it a 5 on the scale in this thread. It's the fact that it's always there that is bugging me, and, I cannot afford orthodontic treatment to get it fixed. Medicare (australian universal healthcare) doesn't cover dental absurdly.

Have you already looked into free or low cost student dental clinics?

 

[Pebble mouse]

Have you already looked into free or low cost student dental clinics?

OMG, thank you so much!! It looks like I could do this. Will make a call tomorrow. . This will really help with my self-esteem. I cannot smile ATM.

 

[January blues]

OMG, thank you so much!! It looks like I could do this. Will make a call tomorrow. . This will really help with my self-esteem. I cannot smile ATM.

Oh no!! I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Lane]

to my surprise i've had some 4s the last couple of weeks. on average i'm usually 5 or 6 but having a 4 sometimes is great. i hope it continues. of course at night i have my spikes that go between 7 and 10 but it's usually an hour or two so it doesn't bother me as much as it used too.chronic pain sucks so i hope all of you people that suffer chronic pain can get some relief.

mike

I hope it continues Mike. You have many people rooting for you. Maybe it's a factor?

 

[Livelife]

Struggling pain level 8 neck and back

Sorry to hear that, hope it's temporary and resolves down soon

 

[1964dodge]

Struggling pain level 8 neck and back

i'm sorry to here that @Fleurise try to do what you can to lower the pain.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

I hope it continues Mike. You have many people rooting for you. Maybe it's a factor?

it is a factor. and no matter how bad things get i know i'll always have people in my corner here.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

OK, I don't suffer from chronic pain, like many here do. But I'm always in discomfort and it is really shitty. I have a pretty bad open bite. It aches (my jaw) all the time. Non stop, 24/7. I would rate it a 5 on the scale in this thread. It's the fact that it's always there that is bugging me, and, I cannot afford orthodontic treatment to get it fixed. Medicare (australian universal healthcare) doesn't cover dental absurdly.

what you are going through sounds like chronic pain and discomfort. and 5 is a hard thing to take. i hope you can find a way to get it fixed.

mike...

 

[Fleury Dragon]

i'm sorry to here that @Fleurise try to do what you can to lower the pain.

mike...

Thanks Mike, was a lot lower today. Just rearranged my small lounge after selling my treadmill. I was very careful so hopefully no pain spike.

 

[1964dodge]

fluctuating between 7 an 10

 

[Jezah81]

fluctuating between 7 an 10

Sorry to hear that Mike. You're a strong man mentally, and I'm sure you'll be able to get it back down soon. You're an inspiration to us all.

 

[Jezah81]

Struggling pain level 8 neck and back

I understand back pain and its the worse kind of pain ever, you can't do bugger all. Hope its feeling a bit better now.

 

[Jezah81]

Im at about a 5 right now after months of being between 2and a 4

 

[1964dodge]

Sorry to hear that Mike. You're a strong man mentally, and I'm sure you'll be able to get it back down soon. You're an inspiration to us all.

thank you i appreciate your kind words.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

Im at about a 5 right now after months of being between 2and a 4

i'm sorry that your pain is so high. i live in the 5 or 6 range except for spikes so i know how much you're suffering. the only advice i can give is never give up. i kept fighting to lower the pain and eventually i got it to a reasonable level and found a way to lower the spikes in an hour or 2. i hope you can lower your base pain level. any time you want to talk my inbox is always there. i understand pain. my heart goes out to you.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

i'm finally down to a 4

mike

 

[Jezah81]

i'm finally down to a 4

mike

Great news!

 

[1964dodge]

Great news!

thanks. part of it is because i have a caring family

mike

 

[Jezah81]

thanks. part of it is because i have a caring family

mike

Thats what family is about! Good and bad times . I only have a couple of people I can rely on , but it's the quality not the quantity 🙂