Learn more about pain
Is it burning, shooting or numb?
Does it affect your ability to work or participate in any activities?
Does it affect your sleep and/or mood?
If so, learn about… 
Learn more about pain
- Pain is a very common and complex condition
- There are many different types of pain, which include:
- muscle pain
- joint pain
- nerve (sometimes called neuropathic) pain
- Whatever the cause, if you are in pain, you should discuss your symptoms with your doctor
Introducing ID Pain™
ID Pain™ is the short questionnaire contained on this page. By answering these few simple questions, you can help your doctor find out what type of pain you have and if your pain could be nerve pain.
Take a few moments to complete this questionnaire. Then bring it with you to your doctor to discuss your answers.
Take the questionnaire
Getting a correct diagnosis.
Doctors need a clear description of what you are feeling to make the correct diagnosis. By completing the ID Pain™ questionnaire and discussing your pain with your doctor, you will help to ensure the correct diagnosis.
Step 1
Do you experience pain other than a headache or a migraine?
| YES | NO |
If you answer YES, continue. If you answer NO, you should still talk to your doctor about your pain symptoms.
On the diagram to the right, shade in the areas where you feel pain. If you have more than 1 painful area, circle the area that bothers you most.
Step 2
This section will help you describe the type of pain you are feeling to your doctor. First, complete the questions below. Consider the most painful area when answering these questions. When you have finished, click TOTAL to add up the points for your total score.
If you score 2 or more, you may have nerve pain. Talk to your doctor.
That’s all you need to do! Take this ID Pain™ questionnaire with you to your doctor for discussion.
