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Woodstock, GA

If you go to the pain clinic the first think they ask you. What is your pain level today I always say 5. So, I went today, and I said 6 but I wanted to say more. But I wonder what people say if they ask you. I have had the last 3 days some really bad pain all over neck, shoulder, lower back, legs, arms, hands. I mean all over. So, when you go what do you say. I know they are going to give me my meds. but I really don't want them to think that I am that bad in pain. But when we are talking, I… read more

November 2, 2022
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I'm kinda nervous on that one too!! I pretty much say, 5-6 and they ask, what's your worse pain, I say, 8!! I kinda feel, if I was a 10, I should be in the Hospital!! I finally found a Wonderful Doctor, took me over 10 years to find him, even then, I drove them crazy, I just felt this was the right fit! They know how much I struggle, 2 failed back surgeries, Horrible arthritis in my hands and feet. I'm scared, for what's coming, I'm close to 70, YIKES!!
THX for listening to me!
❤️🐾Jan & Duke

November 5, 2022
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Wonderful answer! I’m never lower than a six. When I’m in severe pain my back always hovers around an 8. Except right before the three back surgeries. I was around a 10. Peace and blessings to all!✌🏽

November 6, 2022
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I always say the high number which is around 8. I don’t say it just to get my medication. Because like you said I will get them anyway. I say the high number because between now and my next visit. Just like a couple of days ago. My back pain level will jump up. Last sunday night my back shot up to a 10. That hasn’t happened in almost two years. You just don’t know what’s going to happen. Peace!🙏🏽

November 3, 2022

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