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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


What we've learned

Symptom Severities

Pain severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Pain

Treatments Patients Take For Pain
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
547 4% Gabapentin: 4%
457 3% Ibuprofen: 3%
332 2% Tramadol: 2%
329 2% Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen: 2%
313 2% Hydrocodone: 2%
251 2% Pregabalin: 2%
216 2% Acetaminophen: 2%
141 1% Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: 1%
128 1% Duloxetine: 1%
122 1% Heating Pad-Hot Packs: 1%
102 1% Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen: 1%
94 1% Baclofen: 1%
93 1% Oxycodone: 1%
90 1% Morphine Sulfate: 1%
88 1% Amitriptyline: 1%
81 1% Oxycontin: 1%
77 1% Naproxen: 1%
74 1% Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: 1%
73 1% Celebrex: 1%
70 1% Ibuprofen Prescription: 1%
66 0% Cyclobenzaprine: 0%
59 0% Codeine-Acetaminophen: 0%
57 0% Meloxicam: 0%
56 0% Massage Therapy: 0%
55 0% Chiropractic: 0%
53 0% Handicapped parking permit: 0%
52 0% Ice or Cold Packs: 0%
51 0% Electrical Stimulation: 0%
48 0% Lidocaine Transdermal: 0%
48 0% Naproxen sodium OTC: 0%
46 0% Methadone: 0%
45 0% Acupuncture: 0%
41 0% Cannabis: 0%
40 0% Walking Stick/Cane: 0%
39 0% Morphine Sulfate ER: 0%
37 0% Rest: 0%
31 0% Hot Baths: 0%
30 0% Stretching: 0%
30 0% Topiramate: 0%
30 0% Tramadol-Acetaminophen: 0%
29 0% Diclofenac: 0%
25 0% Nortriptyline: 0%
25 0% Physical Therapy (PT): 0%
24 0% Tizanidine HCl: 0%
23 0% Diazepam: 0%
22 0% Aspirin: 0%
20 0% Carbamazepine: 0%
19 0% Clonazepam: 0%
18 0% Oxymorphone: 0%
18 0% Trazodone: 0%
17 0% Hydromorphone: 0%
17 0% MRI: 0%
17 0% Prednisone: 0%
16 0% Nabumetone: 0%
15 0% Dollar Store Brand Ibuprofen: 0%
15 0% Equate Ibuprofen: 0%
15 0% Methylprednisolone: 0%
15 0% Skelaxin: 0%
13 0% Meditation: 0%
13 0% Trigger Point Injections: 0%
12 0% Carpel Tunnel Wrist Braces: 0%
12 0% Hot Spa Tub: 0%
12 0% ROHO Cushion: 0%
11 0% Carisoprodol: 0%
11 0% Icy Hot: 0%
11 0% Pain Reliever PM: 0%
11 0% Trileptal: 0%
11 0% Wheelchair (manual): 0%
9 0% Deep breathing and relaxation: 0%
9 0% Etodolac: 0%
9 0% Kirkland Ibuprofen: 0%
9 0% Naproxen Sodium Prescription: 0%
8 0% Methocarbamol: 0%
8 0% Oxcarbazepine: 0%
8 0% Prayer: 0%
8 0% Range of Motion Exercises: 0%
8 0% Spouse's support: 0%
7 0% Deep Tissue Massage: 0%
7 0% Dronabinol: 0%
7 0% Glatiramer acetate: 0%
7 0% Hydrocodone-Ibuprofen: 0%
7 0% Milnacipran: 0%
7 0% Naps: 0%
7 0% Relaxation Techniques: 0%
7 0% Rest breaks at work: 0%
7 0% Venlafaxine: 0%
7 0% Zonisamide: 0%
6 0% Fentanyl: 0%
6 0% Indomethacin: 0%
6 0% Levetiracetam: 0%
6 0% Physiotherapy: 0%
6 0% Quinine: 0%
6 0% Wrist Brace: 0%
5 0% Citalopram: 0%
5 0% Cortisone Injection: 0%
5 0% Demerol: 0%
5 0% Desvenlafaxine: 0%
5 0% Diclofenac-Misoprostol: 0%
5 0% Dog(s): 0%
5 0% Excedrin: 0%
5 0% Hand splints: 0%
5 0% Hospital Bed: 0%
5 0% Lumbar Nerve Block L2-L5: 0%
5 0% Medication Management: 0%
5 0% Methotrexate: 0%
5 0% Motorized scooter/chair: 0%
5 0% Naltrexone: 0%
5 0% Nerve Block: 0%
5 0% Orthotics: 0%
5 0% Positive self-talk: 0%
5 0% Steroid IV Infusion: 0%
5 0% Tylenol Extra Strength EZ: 0%
5 0% Yoga: 0%
4 0% Avoid MSG: 0%
4 0% Cervical Nerve Block: 0%
4 0% Codeine: 0%
4 0% Costco Ibuprofen: 0%
4 0% CT Scan Head: 0%
4 0% Ketorolac: 0%
4 0% Malic acid: 0%
4 0% Shower/Tub Chair: 0%
4 0% Steroid Injections: 0%
4 0% Stopain Topical Analgesic: 0%
4 0% Stress management: 0%
4 0% Target Ibuprofen: 0%
4 0% Walking: 0%
4 0% Wheelchair (powered): 0%
3 0% Advil Liquigel: 0%
3 0% Aromatherapy: 0%
3 0% Botulinum Toxin Type A: 0%
3 0% Bupropion: 0%
3 0% Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine: 0%
3 0% Craniosacral Therapy: 0%
3 0% Desipramine: 0%
3 0% Equate Acetaminophen: 0%
3 0% Excedrin Extra Strength: 0%
3 0% Fluoxetine: 0%
3 0% Friends: 0%
3 0% Heat avoidance: 0%
3 0% Icy Hot Extra Strength: 0%
3 0% Ketoprofen: 0%
3 0% Member's Mark Ibuprofen: 0%
3 0% NUCCA Chiropractor: 0%
3 0% Nucynta: 0%
3 0% Paroxetine: 0%
3 0% Percocet 7.5/325: 0%
3 0% Pets: 0%
3 0% Propoxyphene: 0%
3 0% Rizatriptan: 0%
3 0% Roxanol: 0%
3 0% Salonpas Pain Patch: 0%
3 0% Salsalate: 0%
3 0% Sativex: 0%
3 0% Suboxone: 0%
3 0% Thera Cane: 0%
3 0% Tiger Balm Ultra Strength: 0%
2 0% Advil Migraine: 0%
2 0% Biofeedback: 0%
2 0% Butalbital, aspirin and caffeine: 0%
2 0% Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc: 0%
2 0% Chronic Pain Program: 0%
2 0% Doxepin: 0%
2 0% Epidural Steroid Injection: 0%
2 0% Ginger: 0%
2 0% Glucosamine Chondroitin: 0%
2 0% Glycerol Injections: 0%
2 0% Headmaster Cervical Collar: 0%
2 0% Herbal Supplements: 0%
2 0% Hot bath with epsom salts: 0%
2 0% Imipramine: 0%
2 0% Imitrex: 0%
2 0% Interferon beta-1a IM Injection: 0%
2 0% InveAmp MSIR: 0%
2 0% Knee and ankle brace: 0%
2 0% Lamotrigine: 0%
2 0% Lidocaine Topical: 0%
2 0% Magnesium: 0%
2 0% Magnets: 0%
2 0% Memantine: 0%
2 0% Nabilone: 0%
2 0% Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids: 0%
2 0% Pantoprazole: 0%
2 0% Paramax-Cod: 0%
2 0% Percogesic: 0%
2 0% Piroxicam: 0%
2 0% Prayer/meditation/relaxation: 0%
2 0% Ropinirole: 0%
2 0% Salonpas: 0%
2 0% SAMe: 0%
2 0% Saroten: 0%
2 0% Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed: 0%
2 0% Sertraline: 0%
2 0% Stay at home on computer: 0%
2 0% Tempur-Pedic sleep system: 0%
2 0% ThermaCare Heatwraps: 0%
2 0% Walker: 0%
2 0% X-rays: 0%
2 0% Zolpidem: 0%
1 0% Acetaminophen-caffeine: 0%
1 0% Acetaminophen-Isometheptene-Dichloralphenazone: 0%
1 0% Acupressure: 0%
1 0% Amantadine: 0%
1 0% Ankle-Foot Orthosis AFO: 0%
1 0% Appendectomy: 0%
1 0% Avoid Cold Temperatures: 0%
1 0% Avoid/reduce sugar: 0%
1 0% Back Brace: 0%
1 0% Boswellia: 0%
1 0% Boswellia serrata (H15/salakis): 0%
1 0% Buprenorphine: 0%
1 0% Butalbital, acetaminophen, caffeine, and codeine: 0%
1 0% Capsaicin: 0%
1 0% Cephadyn: 0%
1 0% Chi Body Lotion: 0%
1 0% Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate: 0%
1 0% Citopam: 0%
1 0% Clonidine: 0%
1 0% Colchicine: 0%
1 0% Compression Stockings/Socks: 0%
1 0% Co-proxamol: 0%
1 0% Corticosteroids: 0%
1 0% Cortisone: 0%
1 0% Counseling: 0%
1 0% Darvon Compound-65: 0%
1 0% Daypro: 0%
1 0% Dihydrocodeine: 0%
1 0% Distraction: 0%
1 0% Divalproex sodium: 0%
1 0% DL-Phenylalanine: 0%
1 0% Dolobid: 0%
1 0% Dumbells: 0%
1 0% electric blanket: 0%
1 0% Eletriptan: 0%
1 0% Enbrel: 0%
1 0% Epsom Salt: 0%
1 0% Equaline Brand Ibuprofen: 0%
1 0% Equate Complete Multivitamin: 0%
1 0% Escitalopram: 0%
1 0% Etoricoxib: 0%
1 0% Excedrin Migraine: 0%
1 0% Fenacol: 0%
1 0% Fenofibrate: 0%
1 0% Foot massage: 0%
1 0% Functional Exercises: 0%
1 0% Gallbladder Surgery: 0%
1 0% Gluten Free Diet: 0%
1 0% GNC Mega Men's Multivitamin: 0%
1 0% GNC Valerian: 0%
1 0% Goody's Powder: 0%
1 0% Hannaford Ibuprofen: 0%
1 0% HC-Ibuprofen: 0%
1 0% hot stone massage: 0%
1 0% House modification: 0%
1 0% Hyoscyamine: 0%
1 0% Individual Therapy: 0%
1 0% Infrared heat treatment: 0%
1 0% Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection: 0%
1 0% Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection: 0%
1 0% Isogenix: 0%
1 0% IVIg Intravenous Immuno Globulin: 0%
1 0% Jamieson Vitamin B Complex: 0%
1 0% Joint Rescue from Peaceful Mountain: 0%
1 0% Kettlebells: 0%
1 0% Layers Of Light Necklace Pouch: 0%
1 0% Lecithin: 0%
1 0% Lidocaine: 0%
1 0% Lidocaine-Prilocaine topical: 0%
1 0% Light excercise: 0%
1 0% Liothyronine: 0%
1 0% Listen to Music: 0%
1 0% Lodine: 0%
1 0% Lumbar Cushion: 0%
1 0% Lumbar Puncture: 0%
1 0% Magnesium Glycinate: 0%
1 0% Mangosteen: 0%
1 0% Medical marijuana: 0%
1 0% Mefenamic acid: 0%
1 0% Memory foam mattress: 0%
1 0% Mersyndol: 0%
1 0% Methyl salicylate topical: 0%
1 0% MigraTen: 0%
1 0% Morphine Promethazine compound: 0%
1 0% Morphine Pump: 0%
1 0% Morphine Sulfate IR (MSIR): 0%
1 0% Motrin IB: 0%
1 0% MRI Lumbar Spine: 0%
1 0% MSM methylsulfonylmethane: 0%
1 0% Natalizumab: 0%
1 0% Nature!: 0%
1 0% Naturopathic: 0%
1 0% Neck brace: 0%
1 0% Omega 3 Fish Oil: 0%
1 0% Omega 3 Plant-based: 0%
1 0% Optalgin: 0%
1 0% Orphenadrine: 0%
1 0% Paracetamol Retard: 0%
1 0% Perazosin HCL: 0%
1 0% Phentermine: 0%
1 0% Pilates: 0%
1 0% Primidone: 0%
1 0% Riluzole: 0%
1 0% Self-hypnosis: 0%
1 0% Sleep: 0%
1 0% Speed Bag: 0%
1 0% Steroids: 0%
1 0% Stool Softener: 0%
1 0% Sulindac: 0%
1 0% Super B Complex: 0%
1 0% Talwin: 0%
1 0% Temazepam: 0%
1 0% Therapeutic Bodywork: 0%
1 0% Trekking Poles: 0%
1 0% Trigger Point Therapy: 0%
1 0% Tylenol-Codeine-Caffeine: 0%
1 0% Ultrasound: 0%
1 0% Ultrasound Gallbladder and Liver: 0%
1 0% Vitamin B: 0%
1 0% Vitamin B Complex High Potency: 0%
1 0% Walgreens Acetaminophen: 0%
1 0% WalMart Naproxen Sodium: 0%
1 0% Watching Comedy: 0%
1 0% Weight training: 0%
1 0% White willow bark: 0%
1 0% Wii Fit: 0%
1 0% Xyrem: 0%

Report created on November 24, 2009.