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Physical pain severity scale
- Thread starter Walker
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You deserve a 0, but this will do as a start. 
My sciatica has flared up and I'm rocking a solid 8 
I know it's bad when I need to get my hands on some heavy painkillers, stat. My doctor is on holiday for 2 weeks and no other doctors will prescribe anything because they treat everyone like *junkies* so I don't even bother anymore.
I had to call my ex-mother in law who always has something heavy available. It hasn't helped much though. Hopefully I can get some sleep soon as I need to be at the dentist in 8 hours and I barely slept last night.
I know it's bad when I need to get my hands on some heavy painkillers, stat. My doctor is on holiday for 2 weeks and no other doctors will prescribe anything because they treat everyone like *junkies* so I don't even bother anymore.
I had to call my ex-mother in law who always has something heavy available. It hasn't helped much though.
Hopefully I can get some sleep soon as I need to be at the dentist in 8 hours and I barely slept last night.
My sciatica has flared up and I'm rocking a solid 8
I know it's bad when I need to get my hands on some heavy painkillers, stat. My doctor is on holiday for 2 weeks and no other doctors will prescribe anything because they treat everyone like *junkies* so I don't even bother anymore.
I had to call my ex-mother in law who always has something heavy available. It hasn't helped much though. Hopefully I can get some sleep soon as I need to be at the dentist in 8 hours and I barely slept last night.
I know it's bad when I need to get my hands on some heavy painkillers, stat. My doctor is on holiday for 2 weeks and no other doctors will prescribe anything because they treat everyone like *junkies* so I don't even bother anymore.
I had to call my ex-mother in law who always has something heavy available. It hasn't helped much though.
Hopefully I can get some sleep soon as I need to be at the dentist in 8 hours and I barely slept last night.
mike...
Thanks Mike 
If it gets any worse then I'll go and see my physio. I'm extremely lucky to have been referred to him a few years back. He's absolutely amazing at helping me! @1964dodge
If it gets any worse then I'll go and see my physio. I'm extremely lucky to have been referred to him a few years back. He's absolutely amazing at helping me! @1964dodge
That sounds really tough. I’m sorry to hear you are going through that and I can understand why it may be so hard to keep trying to stay positive. Keep leaning on us at SF for support during your bad days. We’re here for you. Xx
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However, there's a certain threshold level where I stop being able to be myself. That's around an 8 or 9. All of my therapeutic techniques start failing at that point because I just can't do anything. I have a few pain killers that can take the edge off, but they make me utterly stupid.
Anything below 8 and I can still focus enough to read or listen to a great book or do an online course, so even if I'm disabled, I can still engage in the richness of life.
Over 8 though, I lose the ability to focus. I lose myself, and I stop being able to enjoy life.
@Callumin An SF member who has cancer and is very much a naturalist mention a plant called 'wild lettuce'. It is supposed to be one of natures best pain relievers. She is growing it in her garden as she does not want to use opioids. I've only begun to research it myself, but it is available, both as seeds and as a prepared product online. You might want to check on it. And your medical background would probably give you insights on it that most of us could never have. At any rate, I hope you find relief for your pain that does not leave you unable to focus.
And if you check into this one, would you be willing to share what you think of it.
And if you check into this one, would you be willing to share what you think of it.
@Callumin An SF member who has cancer and is very much a naturalist mention a plant called 'wild lettuce'. It is supposed to be one of natures best pain relievers. She is growing it in her garden as she does not want to use opioids. I've only begun to research it myself, but it is available, both as seeds and as a prepared product online. You might want to check on it. And your medical background would probably give you insights on it that most of us could never have. At any rate, I hope you find relief for your pain that does not leave you unable to focus.
And if you check into this one, would you be willing to share what you think of it.
And if you check into this one, would you be willing to share what you think of it.
i'm sorry that your pain is so high. i do understand because i also live in a high pain from 5 normally to spikes hitting 10 with meds. is there anything you can do to help with the pain? sometimes going to the er they think a person is a drug seeker so it's better to get meds from your doctor. feel free to use my inbox anytime you want to talk or vent.
mike...
mike...