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Pain Symptom Report

Pain is a sensory experience that is highly subjective to the individual. Pain may be acute or chronic and is characterized in various ways, according to duration, intensity, type (dull, burning or stabbing), source, or location in body. Read more...Click to read more below


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Symptom Severities

Pain severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Pain

Treatments Patients Take For Pain
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Gabapentin 538 4% Gabapentin: 4%
Ibuprofen 455 3% Ibuprofen: 3%
Tramadol 324 2% Tramadol: 2%
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 317 2% Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: 2%
Hydrocodone 306 2% Hydrocodone: 2%
Pregabalin 249 2% Pregabalin: 2%
Acetaminophen 216 2% Acetaminophen: 2%
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 138 1% Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: 1%
Duloxetine 126 1% Duloxetine: 1%
Heating Pad-Hot Packs 121 1% Heating Pad-Hot Packs: 1%
Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen 100 1% Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen: 1%
Baclofen 95 1% Baclofen: 1%
Morphine Sulfate 91 1% Morphine Sulfate: 1%
Amitriptyline 90 1% Amitriptyline: 1%
Oxycodone 89 1% Oxycodone: 1%
Oxycontin 81 1% Oxycontin: 1%
Naproxen 75 1% Naproxen: 1%
Fentanyl Transdermal Patch 73 1% Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: 1%
Celebrex 69 1% Celebrex: 1%
Ibuprofen Prescription 67 1% Ibuprofen Prescription: 1%
Cyclobenzaprine 62 0% Cyclobenzaprine: 0%
Codeine-Acetaminophen 57 0% Codeine-Acetaminophen: 0%
Meloxicam 54 0% Meloxicam: 0%
Chiropractic 53 0% Chiropractic: 0%
Handicapped parking permit 53 0% Handicapped parking permit: 0%
Massage Therapy 53 0% Massage Therapy: 0%
Ice or Cold Packs 52 0% Ice or Cold Packs: 0%
Electrical Stimulation 51 0% Electrical Stimulation: 0%
Lidocaine Transdermal 48 0% Lidocaine Transdermal: 0%
Naproxen sodium OTC 47 0% Naproxen sodium OTC: 0%
Methadone 46 0% Methadone: 0%
Acupuncture 44 0% Acupuncture: 0%
Cannabis 40 0% Cannabis: 0%
Walking Stick/Cane 40 0% Walking Stick/Cane: 0%
Morphine Sulfate ER 39 0% Morphine Sulfate ER: 0%
Rest 37 0% Rest: 0%
Hot Baths 31 0% Hot Baths: 0%
Diclofenac 29 0% Diclofenac: 0%
Stretching 29 0% Stretching: 0%
Topiramate 28 0% Topiramate: 0%
Tramadol-Acetaminophen 27 0% Tramadol-Acetaminophen: 0%
Physical Therapy (PT) 24 0% Physical Therapy (PT): 0%
Tizanidine HCl 24 0% Tizanidine HCl: 0%
Nortriptyline 23 0% Nortriptyline: 0%
Diazepam 22 0% Diazepam: 0%
Aspirin 21 0% Aspirin: 0%
Carbamazepine 20 0% Carbamazepine: 0%
Clonazepam 20 0% Clonazepam: 0%
Hydromorphone 17 0% Hydromorphone: 0%
Prednisone 17 0% Prednisone: 0%
Nabumetone 16 0% Nabumetone: 0%
Oxymorphone 16 0% Oxymorphone: 0%
Trazodone 16 0% Trazodone: 0%
Dollar Store Brand Ibuprofen 15 0% Dollar Store Brand Ibuprofen: 0%
Methylprednisolone 15 0% Methylprednisolone: 0%
MRI 15 0% MRI: 0%
Equate Ibuprofen 14 0% Equate Ibuprofen: 0%
Trigger Point Injections 14 0% Trigger Point Injections: 0%
Meditation 13 0% Meditation: 0%
Skelaxin 13 0% Skelaxin: 0%
Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces 12 0% Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces: 0%
Hot Spa Tub 12 0% Hot Spa Tub: 0%
ROHO Cushion 12 0% ROHO Cushion: 0%
Icy Hot 11 0% Icy Hot: 0%
Pain Reliever PM 11 0% Pain Reliever PM: 0%
Trileptal 11 0% Trileptal: 0%
Wheelchair (manual) 11 0% Wheelchair (manual): 0%
Carisoprodol 10 0% Carisoprodol: 0%
Deep breathing and relaxation 9 0% Deep breathing and relaxation: 0%
Etodolac 9 0% Etodolac: 0%
Kirkland Ibuprofen 9 0% Kirkland Ibuprofen: 0%
Naproxen Sodium Prescription 9 0% Naproxen Sodium Prescription: 0%
Methocarbamol 8 0% Methocarbamol: 0%
Oxcarbazepine 8 0% Oxcarbazepine: 0%
Prayer 8 0% Prayer: 0%
Range of Motion Exercises 8 0% Range of Motion Exercises: 0%
Deep Tissue Massage 7 0% Deep Tissue Massage: 0%
Dronabinol 7 0% Dronabinol: 0%
Glatiramer acetate 7 0% Glatiramer acetate: 0%
Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen 7 0% Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen: 0%
Relaxation Techniques 7 0% Relaxation Techniques: 0%
Rest breaks at work 7 0% Rest breaks at work: 0%
Spouse's support 7 0% Spouse's support: 0%
Venlafaxine 7 0% Venlafaxine: 0%
Zonisamide 7 0% Zonisamide: 0%
Fentanyl 6 0% Fentanyl: 0%
Naps 6 0% Naps: 0%
Physiotherapy 6 0% Physiotherapy: 0%
Quinine 6 0% Quinine: 0%
Wrist Brace 6 0% Wrist Brace: 0%
Citalopram 5 0% Citalopram: 0%
Cortisone Injection 5 0% Cortisone Injection: 0%
Desvenlafaxine 5 0% Desvenlafaxine: 0%
Diclofenac-Misoprostol 5 0% Diclofenac-Misoprostol: 0%
Dog(s) 5 0% Dog(s): 0%
Excedrin 5 0% Excedrin: 0%
Hand splints 5 0% Hand splints: 0%
Hospital Bed 5 0% Hospital Bed: 0%
Indomethacin 5 0% Indomethacin: 0%
Levetiracetam 5 0% Levetiracetam: 0%
Lumbar Nerve Block L2-L5 5 0% Lumbar Nerve Block L2-L5: 0%
Medication Management 5 0% Medication Management: 0%
Methotrexate 5 0% Methotrexate: 0%
Milnacipran 5 0% Milnacipran: 0%
Motorized scooter/chair 5 0% Motorized scooter/chair: 0%
Naltrexone 5 0% Naltrexone: 0%
Nerve Block 5 0% Nerve Block: 0%
Orthotics 5 0% Orthotics: 0%
Positive self-talk 5 0% Positive self-talk: 0%
Steroid IV Infusion 5 0% Steroid IV Infusion: 0%
Yoga 5 0% Yoga: 0%
Avoid MSG 4 0% Avoid MSG: 0%
Cervical Nerve Block 4 0% Cervical Nerve Block: 0%
Codeine 4 0% Codeine: 0%
Costco Ibuprofen 4 0% Costco Ibuprofen: 0%
CT Scan Head 4 0% CT Scan Head: 0%
Demerol 4 0% Demerol: 0%
Ketorolac 4 0% Ketorolac: 0%
Shower/Tub Chair 4 0% Shower/Tub Chair: 0%
Steroid Injections 4 0% Steroid Injections: 0%
Stopain Topical Analgesic 4 0% Stopain Topical Analgesic: 0%
Stress management 4 0% Stress management: 0%
Target Ibuprofen 4 0% Target Ibuprofen: 0%
Tylenol Extra Strength EZ 4 0% Tylenol Extra Strength EZ: 0%
Walking 4 0% Walking: 0%
Advil Liquigel 3 0% Advil Liquigel: 0%
Aromatherapy 3 0% Aromatherapy: 0%
Botulinum Toxin Type A 3 0% Botulinum Toxin Type A: 0%
Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine 3 0% Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine: 0%
Craniosacral Therapy 3 0% Craniosacral Therapy: 0%
Desipramine 3 0% Desipramine: 0%
Equate Acetaminophen 3 0% Equate Acetaminophen: 0%
Fluoxetine 3 0% Fluoxetine: 0%
Friends 3 0% Friends: 0%
Heat avoidance 3 0% Heat avoidance: 0%
Icy Hot Extra Strength 3 0% Icy Hot Extra Strength: 0%
Ketoprofen 3 0% Ketoprofen: 0%
Malic acid 3 0% Malic acid: 0%
Member's Mark Ibuprofen 3 0% Member's Mark Ibuprofen: 0%
NUCCA Chiropractor 3 0% NUCCA Chiropractor: 0%
Paroxetine 3 0% Paroxetine: 0%
Pets 3 0% Pets: 0%
Propoxyphene 3 0% Propoxyphene: 0%
Rizatriptan 3 0% Rizatriptan: 0%
Roxanol 3 0% Roxanol: 0%
Salonpas Pain Patch 3 0% Salonpas Pain Patch: 0%
Sativex 3 0% Sativex: 0%
Suboxone 3 0% Suboxone: 0%
Thera Cane 3 0% Thera Cane: 0%
Tiger Balm Ultra Strength 3 0% Tiger Balm Ultra Strength: 0%
Wheelchair (powered) 3 0% Wheelchair (powered): 0%
Advil Migraine 2 0% Advil Migraine: 0%
Biofeedback 2 0% Biofeedback: 0%
Butalbital, aspirin and caffeine 2 0% Butalbital, aspirin and caffeine: 0%
Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc 2 0% Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc: 0%
Chronic Pain Program 2 0% Chronic Pain Program: 0%
Doxepin 2 0% Doxepin: 0%
Epidural Steroid Injection 2 0% Epidural Steroid Injection: 0%
Excedrin Extra Strength 2 0% Excedrin Extra Strength: 0%
Ginger 2 0% Ginger: 0%
Glucosamine Chondroitin 2 0% Glucosamine Chondroitin: 0%
Glycerol Injections 2 0% Glycerol Injections: 0%
Headmaster Cervical Collar 2 0% Headmaster Cervical Collar: 0%
Herbal Supplements 2 0% Herbal Supplements: 0%
Hot bath with epsom salts 2 0% Hot bath with epsom salts: 0%
Imitrex 2 0% Imitrex: 0%
Interferon beta-1a IM Injection 2 0% Interferon beta-1a IM Injection: 0%
InveAmp MSIR 2 0% InveAmp MSIR: 0%
Knee and ankle brace 2 0% Knee and ankle brace: 0%
Lamotrigine 2 0% Lamotrigine: 0%
Lidocaine Topical 2 0% Lidocaine Topical: 0%
Magnesium 2 0% Magnesium: 0%
Magnets 2 0% Magnets: 0%
Memantine 2 0% Memantine: 0%
MRI Cervical Spine 2 0% MRI Cervical Spine: 0%
Nabilone 2 0% Nabilone: 0%
Nucynta 2 0% Nucynta: 0%
Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids 2 0% Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids: 0%
Pantoprazole 2 0% Pantoprazole: 0%
Paramax-Cod 2 0% Paramax-Cod: 0%
Percocet 7.5/325 2 0% Percocet 7.5/325: 0%
Percogesic 2 0% Percogesic: 0%
Piroxicam 2 0% Piroxicam: 0%
Prayer/meditation/relaxation 2 0% Prayer/meditation/relaxation: 0%
Ropinirole 2 0% Ropinirole: 0%
Salonpas 2 0% Salonpas: 0%
Salsalate 2 0% Salsalate: 0%
SAMe 2 0% SAMe: 0%
Saroten 2 0% Saroten: 0%
Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed 2 0% Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed: 0%
Sertraline 2 0% Sertraline: 0%
Stay at home on computer 2 0% Stay at home on computer: 0%
Tempur-Pedic sleep system 2 0% Tempur-Pedic sleep system: 0%
ThermaCare Heatwraps 2 0% ThermaCare Heatwraps: 0%
Walker 2 0% Walker: 0%
X-rays 2 0% X-rays: 0%
Zolpidem 2 0% Zolpidem: 0%
Acetaminophen-caffeine 1 0% Acetaminophen-caffeine: 0%
Acetaminophen-Isometheptene-Dichloralphenazone 1 0% Acetaminophen-Isometheptene-Dichloralphenazone: 0%
Acupressure 1 0% Acupressure: 0%
Amantadine 1 0% Amantadine: 0%
Ankle-Foot Orthosis AFO 1 0% Ankle-Foot Orthosis AFO: 0%
Avoid Cold Temperatures 1 0% Avoid Cold Temperatures: 0%
Avoid/reduce sugar 1 0% Avoid/reduce sugar: 0%
Back Brace 1 0% Back Brace: 0%
Boswellia 1 0% Boswellia: 0%
Boswellia serrata (H15/salakis) 1 0% Boswellia serrata (H15/salakis): 0%
Buprenorphine 1 0% Buprenorphine: 0%
Bupropion 1 0% Bupropion: 0%
Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine 1 0% Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine: 0%
Capsaicin 1 0% Capsaicin: 0%
Cephadyn 1 0% Cephadyn: 0%
Chi Body Lotion 1 0% Chi Body Lotion: 0%
Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate 1 0% Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate: 0%
Citopam 1 0% Citopam: 0%
Clonidine 1 0% Clonidine: 0%
Compression Stockings/Socks 1 0% Compression Stockings/Socks: 0%
Co-proxamol 1 0% Co-proxamol: 0%
Cortisone 1 0% Cortisone: 0%
Counseling 1 0% Counseling: 0%
Darvon Compound-65 1 0% Darvon Compound-65: 0%
Daypro 1 0% Daypro: 0%
Dihydrocodeine 1 0% Dihydrocodeine: 0%
Distraction 1 0% Distraction: 0%
Divalproex sodium 1 0% Divalproex sodium: 0%
DL-Phenylalanine 1 0% DL-Phenylalanine: 0%
Dolobid 1 0% Dolobid: 0%
Dumbells 1 0% Dumbells: 0%
Eletriptan 1 0% Eletriptan: 0%
Enbrel 1 0% Enbrel: 0%
Epsom Salt 1 0% Epsom Salt: 0%
Equaline Brand Ibuprofen 1 0% Equaline Brand Ibuprofen: 0%
Equate Complete Multivitamin 1 0% Equate Complete Multivitamin: 0%
Escitalopram 1 0% Escitalopram: 0%
Etoricoxib 1 0% Etoricoxib: 0%
Excedrin Migraine 1 0% Excedrin Migraine: 0%
Fenacol 1 0% Fenacol: 0%
Fenofibrate 1 0% Fenofibrate: 0%
Foot massage 1 0% Foot massage: 0%
Functional Exercises 1 0% Functional Exercises: 0%
Gallbladder Surgery 1 0% Gallbladder Surgery: 0%
Gluten Free Diet 1 0% Gluten Free Diet: 0%
GNC Mega Men's Multivitamin 1 0% GNC Mega Men's Multivitamin: 0%
GNC Valerian 1 0% GNC Valerian: 0%
Goody's Powder 1 0% Goody's Powder: 0%
Hannaford Ibuprofen 1 0% Hannaford Ibuprofen: 0%
HC-Ibuprofen 1 0% HC-Ibuprofen: 0%
House modification 1 0% House modification: 0%
hydrocodone-apap 1 0% hydrocodone-apap: 0%
Hyoscyamine 1 0% Hyoscyamine: 0%
Imipramine 1 0% Imipramine: 0%
Individual Therapy 1 0% Individual Therapy: 0%
Infrared heat treatment 1 0% Infrared heat treatment: 0%
Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection 1 0% Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection: 0%
Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection 1 0% Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection: 0%
Isogenix 1 0% Isogenix: 0%
IVIg Intravenous Immuno Globulin 1 0% IVIg Intravenous Immuno Globulin: 0%
Jamieson Vitamin B Complex 1 0% Jamieson Vitamin B Complex: 0%
Joint Rescue from Peaceful Mountain 1 0% Joint Rescue from Peaceful Mountain: 0%
Kettlebells 1 0% Kettlebells: 0%
Layers Of Light Necklace Pouch 1 0% Layers Of Light Necklace Pouch: 0%
Lecithin 1 0% Lecithin: 0%
Lidocaine-Prilocaine topical 1 0% Lidocaine-Prilocaine topical: 0%
Light excercise 1 0% Light excercise: 0%
Liothyronine 1 0% Liothyronine: 0%
Listen to Music 1 0% Listen to Music: 0%
Lodine 1 0% Lodine: 0%
Lumbar Cushion 1 0% Lumbar Cushion: 0%
Lumbar Puncture 1 0% Lumbar Puncture: 0%
Magnesium Glycinate 1 0% Magnesium Glycinate: 0%
Mangosteen 1 0% Mangosteen: 0%
Mefenamic acid 1 0% Mefenamic acid: 0%
Memory foam mattress 1 0% Memory foam mattress: 0%
Mersyndol 1 0% Mersyndol: 0%
Methyl salicylate topical 1 0% Methyl salicylate topical: 0%
MigraTen 1 0% MigraTen: 0%
Morphine Promethazine compound 1 0% Morphine Promethazine compound: 0%
Morphine Pump 1 0% Morphine Pump: 0%
Morphine Sulfate IR (MSIR) 1 0% Morphine Sulfate IR (MSIR): 0%
Motrin 600mg 1 0% Motrin 600mg: 0%
Motrin IB 1 0% Motrin IB: 0%
MRI Lumbar Spine 1 0% MRI Lumbar Spine: 0%
MSM methylsulfonylmethane 1 0% MSM methylsulfonylmethane: 0%
Natalizumab 1 0% Natalizumab: 0%
Nature! 1 0% Nature!: 0%
Naturopathic 1 0% Naturopathic: 0%
Neck brace 1 0% Neck brace: 0%
need to add more meds 1 0% need to add more meds: 0%
Omega 3 Fish Oil 1 0% Omega 3 Fish Oil: 0%
Omega 3 Plant-based 1 0% Omega 3 Plant-based: 0%
Optalgin 1 0% Optalgin: 0%
Orphenadrine 1 0% Orphenadrine: 0%
Panlor SS 1 0% Panlor SS: 0%
Paracetamol Retard 1 0% Paracetamol Retard: 0%
Perazosin HCL 1 0% Perazosin HCL: 0%
Phentermine 1 0% Phentermine: 0%
Pilates 1 0% Pilates: 0%
Primidone 1 0% Primidone: 0%
Quit working 1 0% Quit working: 0%
Riluzole 1 0% Riluzole: 0%
Roxicodone Intensol 1 0% Roxicodone Intensol: 0%
Self-hypnosis 1 0% Self-hypnosis: 0%
Sleep 1 0% Sleep: 0%
Speed Bag 1 0% Speed Bag: 0%
Steroids 1 0% Steroids: 0%
Stool Softener 1 0% Stool Softener: 0%
Sulindac 1 0% Sulindac: 0%
Super B Complex 1 0% Super B Complex: 0%
Talwin 1 0% Talwin: 0%
Temazepam 1 0% Temazepam: 0%
Therapeutic Bodywork 1 0% Therapeutic Bodywork: 0%
Trekking Poles 1 0% Trekking Poles: 0%
Trigger Point Therapy 1 0% Trigger Point Therapy: 0%
Tylenol-Codeine-Caffeine 1 0% Tylenol-Codeine-Caffeine: 0%
Ultracet & Ultram 1 0% Ultracet & Ultram: 0%
Ultrasound 1 0% Ultrasound: 0%
Ultrasound Gallbladder and Liver 1 0% Ultrasound Gallbladder and Liver: 0%
Vitamin B 1 0% Vitamin B: 0%
Vitamin B Complex High Potency 1 0% Vitamin B Complex High Potency: 0%
Walgreens Acetaminophen 1 0% Walgreens Acetaminophen: 0%
WalMart Naproxen Sodium 1 0% WalMart Naproxen Sodium: 0%
Watching Comedy 1 0% Watching Comedy: 0%
Weight training 1 0% Weight training: 0%
White willow bark 1 0% White willow bark: 0%
Wii Fit 1 0% Wii Fit: 0%

Report created on November 07, 2009.