How severe is your pain on a scale of 1 10?

I can’t assess your pain directly, but you can use this simple 1–10 scale to rate it:

- 1–2: Mild. Noticeable but you can carry on with normal activities.
- 3–4: Moderate. Pain is uncomfortable and may slow activities.
- 5–6: Strong. Pain is hard to ignore and interferes with daily tasks.
- 7–8: Very severe. Difficult to function; you may need help or strong pain relief.
- 9–10: Worst imaginable. Extremely intense; you can’t function or are in crisis.

If you tell me what you’re feeling (where it hurts, how long it’s been going on, and what you can and can’t do), I can help you pick the best number.