Don't really know how it compares to others. But what I drive with sound like at least a six and maybe a low seven based on that link. That is the level of pain I suffer driving is such that my driving sometimes is unsafe if I try two days in a row, and I definetly don't dare drive three days in row, because the third day with that level of pain there is no sometimes about my driving being unsafe.
She didn't even touch her pumpkin. It's a freak with no face.
Willow ,'Help'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Typo Boy - Aug 01, 2013 11:48:27 am PDT #1011 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Connie Neil - Aug 01, 2013 11:54:12 am PDT #1012 of 30000
brillig
The problem with that pain scale for Hubby is that he is known to ignore broken bones and such. He'll try to drive with a dislocated shoulder--granted, not for long--and he has driven with a heart attack. What one person can function through would drop a platoon of Navy SEALS. Well, maybe not them. They'd probably grunt at Hubby in solidarity.
Fred Pete - Aug 01, 2013 12:01:04 pm PDT #1013 of 30000
Ann, that's a ferret.
The worst pain I've had is when my back goes out. The worst it's been is probably a 7 (need medication to sleep), although I may have had momentary 9s (uncontrollable crying out -- but only long enough for one cry).
Connie Neil - Aug 01, 2013 12:03:29 pm PDT #1014 of 30000
brillig
It's a subjective thing. Some people will stay quiet while weasels gnaw their liver, others yell at paper cuts.
Sheryl - Aug 01, 2013 12:07:20 pm PDT #1015 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
I'm not sure what my pain scale is, but I don't think I've had pain in the 7-8 range.
Anyhow, once Gary gets home we will go out to dinner for our anniversary. Nine years!
Steph L. - Aug 01, 2013 12:15:30 pm PDT #1016 of 30000
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
I think the pain scale needs to be switched to the Hyperbole and a Half pain scale: [link]
Ginger - Aug 01, 2013 12:17:12 pm PDT #1017 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I prefer Allie Brosh's improved pain scale: [link]
Steph L. - Aug 01, 2013 12:17:38 pm PDT #1018 of 30000
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Booyah, Ginger. BOOYAH.
t edit What? I'm unemployed now. All I have to live for is the small victory of posting a link 2 minutes before anyone else. GIVE ME THAT VICTORY.
Ginger - Aug 01, 2013 12:18:05 pm PDT #1019 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Great minds....
§ ita § - Aug 01, 2013 12:19:54 pm PDT #1020 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I have *never* had a medical professional put the pain scale into more context than "ten is the worst pain you can conceive of." The cartoon faces on the chart (that nurses are supposed to use to read you) are laughable.
I've only shown one nurse tending to me the Hyperbole & a Half scale, but she laughed her ass off.