Pain scales or pain journals are tools that you can use to describe
how much pain you feel. These tools can also help your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist find ways to treat your pain.
You are the only person
who can talk about the pain you feel. When it comes to pain, there is no
right or wrong answer. On many pain scales, you are asked to rate your
pain as a number from 0 to 10. For example, you would rate your pain as
"0" if you feel no pain at all. You would rate your pain as "10" if it
is the worst pain you have ever felt in your life. You can pick any
number between 0 and 10 to describe your pain.
When you use a pain
scale, be sure to include the range. For example, you might say, "Today
my pain is a 7 on a scale from 0 to 10."
A pain journal or diary
is another tool you can use to describe your pain. With a journal or
diary, you not only use a pain scale but also write down what you think
causes your pain and what helps you feel better
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