Why I Started a 'Pain Diary' (and Why I Think You Should, Too) #LymeDiseaseChallenge #ChronicPain
While it might not seem all that useful straight away, over time, you build up a profile of your pain. You learn what your triggers are (so you know to avoid them). Triggers might be things like… not getting enough sleep, or maybe you did too much physical activity one day. Your doctor or health professional will also be able to monitor any side effects medications might be causing or if any adjustments are needed to your medication. It’s also good to see how your pain develops over time with different treatments like physiotherapy.
While it might not seem all that useful straight away, over time, you build up a profile of your pain. You learn what your triggers are (so you know to avoid them). Triggers might be things like… not getting enough sleep, or maybe you did too much physical activity one day. Your doctor or health professional will also be able to monitor any side effects medications might be causing or if any adjustments are needed to your medication. It’s also good to see how your pain develops over time with different treatments like physiotherapy.
