Information needed in the pain clinic - Questions you may be asked
Pain
How long for ? When did it start ? Sudden or gradual onset ?
Is pain constant or intermittent ? Periodic / Episodic worsening, how often ?
Intensity (on a good day and on a bad day: 0-10 / 10)
Where do you feel the worst pain ? - Is pain going or radiating anywhere else ?
How does pain feel ? (dull, aching, sharp, shooting, like an electric shock, stabbing, throbbing, prickling, tingling, numb)
What makes pain worse ? (e.g. certain activities, walking, lifting, standing, sitting, driving, coughing, sneezing)
What makes pain better, what helps ? (e.g. medication, rest, hot water bottle)
What does pain stop you from doing ?
Associated symptoms
Are mood and sleep affected
Do you feel anxious, angry or depressed
Inactivity / Loss of mobility ?
Red flag symptoms (e.g. bladder or bowel problems, recent falls, infections or fractures, unexpected weight loss, new weakness or numbness in the leg or arm)
Current medication
Pain medication now and in the past (for how long, side effects, tolerability)
Is the pain medication (and each of it) effective
Disease-modifying drugs (anti-rheumatics)
Any chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the past ?
Other medication (blood pressure, heart, breathing, gout, anti-rheumatic drugs)
Allergies
Past medical history
cardiovascular (Blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke, Blood clots in veins or lungs)
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