Physical pain severity scale

[Cloverwolf]

I'm currently at 6 to 7 but I'm waiting for an operation to fix the problem. I am still in work but it does make it hard to focus.

 

[dandelions]

@anona123 @PrincessPure @Astrid78 @Cloverwolf ...well, just the "yesterday" few, but really everyone posting here, maybe in the spirit of "misery loving company" , but more, together let's try and in some way overcome the pain or at least the misery... so just saying hi to you all and wishing well.

 

[Cloverwolf]

I know what is causing my pain my condition has activated and turned bits inside the wrong way round and stuck things together. I just have to cope until the operation. Thank you for the wishes though.

 

[1964dodge]

My pain is different. I had nasal surgery years ago and much of my sinuses were removed. Things that warm and moisturize the air. I've been terrible lately. Nose and throat are so cracked and dry. Head is constantly cold and headaches all the time. Days like today literally every breath is a painful battle. Most reading this have likely never heard of turbinates but you have no idea how important they are.

can they do anything to help? i hope the pain and discomfort improve soon.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

I know what is causing my pain my condition has activated and turned bits inside the wrong way round and stuck things together. I just have to cope until the operation. Thank you for the wishes though.

i hope they can fix it soon.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

i'm sorry about all of your pain @extraterrestrialone . 9 for any period of time is just plain horrible. when i hit 9 or 10 it's only for an hour or 2 i can't imagine long term. i hope your pain doctor gets his shit together and helps you. i sincerely wish that you can lower the pain soon.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

getting close to a ten, so bad I almost called the dr yesterday.

if it's still close to a ten i'd call the doctor or go to the hospital. i hope today is better.

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

I'm currently at 6 to 7 but I'm waiting for an operation to fix the problem. I am still in work but it does make it hard to focus.

 

[Cloverwolf]

Work know I'm waiting due a discussion with occupational therapy as I'm struggling. Definitely not the best time to try and learn a new job.

 

[1964dodge]

had a bad start today. started between 7 and 8 and it took a few hours to come down. i'm finally back down to a 5.

mike

 

[Cloverwolf]

I'm permanently at the same level of 6 but when condition flares easily a 8. I'm glad your pain has come down though.

 

[Astrid78]

@anona123 @PrincessPure @Astrid78 @Cloverwolf ...well, just the "yesterday" few, but really everyone posting here, maybe in the spirit of "misery loving company" , but more, together let's try and in some way overcome the pain or at least the misery... so just saying hi to you all and wishing well.

saying hi back hope you are feeling ok

 

[Astrid78]

if it's still close to a ten i'd call the doctor or go to the hospital. i hope today is better.

mike....

thanks, took some pain pills last night, something i rarely do so it helped quite a bit.

 

[dandelions]

saying hi back hope you are feeling ok

hey, thanks. a bit better. been icing it per suggestion in a conversation with a physical therapist. I'm trying to avoid meds except for acetaminophen and it is slowly improving. 😊

 

[Angie]

First time I've looked at this scale. Its a good one.

My back pain in 5ish. I can do most things although there is some pain but like my bathtub is filthy and I'm not sure how I am going to get it clean.

 

[Jezah81]

About a 5 myself. Colder weather starting, how will I go through another year of hell!

 

[1964dodge]

First time I've looked at this scale. Its a good one.

My back pain in 5ish. I can do most things although there is some pain but like my bathtub is filthy and I'm not sure how I am going to get it clean.

5 is kind of high i hope you can lower it a bit. for my low back pain i started to use a back brace and it helps a little. just make sure it's a good one or it won't work.

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

About a 5 myself. Colder weather starting, how will I go through another year of hell!

 

[1964dodge]

as most people know i live in the 5 or 6 range not counting spikes. this week i've started using a popular plant based otc med. it seems to be helping a lot. i seem to be living in the 4 to 5 range not counting spikes. that means i went down one whole point. i'm still adjusting all pain meds prescription and otc. a few times i've even hit a 3 for a few hours. it's a miracle and i hope it lasts.

mike

 

[1964dodge]

there was a time i gave up on relief from pain. that's how i ended up here. but i have found the last year or so that my pain can get better even if omly a little. of course until they fix this mess the cdc and dea made i have to look for other sources ( legal sources ). sometimes it's only a very small improvement but any improvement is a major victory. right now my pain is the best it's been in many months.

if anyone suffers from chronic pain please never give up. don't rely on only your doctors opinion research your condition yourself so you can talk knowledgeably with your doctor. and also research ways to lower your pain. there are many prescription and non-prescriptions that can help . there are also other types of supplements that can help. there are other things like accupuncture and certain exercises. make sure you check with your doctor about any med or routine you want to try. basically never give up.

mike