IC, Pain Care & Access To Pain Medications
1.
Have you been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome?
Yes
No
2.
Do you struggle with bladder or pelvic pain?
yes
no
3.
How frequently do you experience pain?
Hourly
Daily
Once A Week
Once A Month
Once or Twice A Year
4.
How does your pain affect your daily life?
It is very mild. It doesn't interfere with my day nor dominate my thoughts.
It is mild. I can still work and/or do my daily tasks but I'm aware of the pain
It is moderate. It stops me from doing the work that I need to do. I often have to stay home.
It is severe. It rarely leave my home because the pain is so intense
5.
Was your urologist willing to provide pain treatment?
Yes, they believed that I was in pain and provided me with a prescription for an opiate medication
Yes, they believed that I was in pain but would only recommend non-opiate pain therapy
No. I was referred to a pain specialist or my primary care provider
No. They provided no suggestions on where I should go for pain treatment