DON’T
IGNORE PAIN
No one knows how much pain you are in but you. Tell your doctor or nurse when pain occurs or changes, or if it returns after going away. Talk about your pain level throughout the course of your stay. Keep in mind the number might not always be zero.
Ask yourself, then share with your nurse:
• Where does it hurt? • When does it hurt?
• Does it keep you from doing things—like sleeping, dressing, eating?
Starting to get uncomfortable? Pain medicine not seeming to work? Speak up. You may need to get more of the current pain medicine you are on, switch to a different kind of medicine or try an alternative method to get relief. Don’t try to ignore painful symptoms. Managing your pain will help with your healing process. Talk to your doctor or nurse when pain strikes.
How bad is it on this pain scale? Wong-Baker FACES® Pain Rating Scale
Alternatives to control your pain Talk with your doctor or nurse about using these alternative treatments in addition to your pain medication:
q Breathing and relaxation exercises
q Repositioning q Therapeutic massage
q Physical therapy q Warm/cool packs q Spiritual counseling q Music therapy
No Hurt
You’re the Expert on Your Pain 0
Little Bit Hurts 2 Little More Hurts 4 19
Even More Hurts 6 *Copyright 1983, Wong-Baker FACES® Foundation,
www.WongBakerFACES.org. Used with permission.
Whole Lot Hurts 8
Hurts Worst
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