Studies show that 4 out of 5 people over report their pain levels to their doctors. Many people will go into the doctor’s office without a method to demonstrate where their pain levels have been and what steps have been made to ease the pain. Lindale resident and chronic pain sufferer Rita White has authored and released “Dancing In The Rain” a journal to help those with chronic pain to build trust with their doctor. Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis and other chronic pain symptoms for several years, Rita understands pain; both the physical and emotional impacts and the vital importance of proper communication with physicians to manage this pain.
“You are the only one who knows how much pain you are feeling. When your doctor asks you about the pain, you probably won't remember how hard some days were. You may not remember how bad the pain was. The diary is to help you describe what is happening to you while it is happening. It will be very
helpful to your doctor to know when the pain was bad, what made you feel better, and what didn't make
you feel better” said the author.
• Do you want to learn how to track your pain levels and lifestyle changes to see what is working for you?
Research shows that there are many stressors that can affect your pain levels and as we all know, we are all different. You will learn what to keep track of and why. It only takes a couple of minutes to journal your day and to learn valuable information about your body.
•Has anyone addressed with you the emotional affect of dealing with chronic pain?
It doesn’t take long to realize that the pain affects more than just your body. This journal informs you of the psychological process we go through after receiving a diagnosis of chronic pain.
It is far better to partner with your physician, through open and honest communication, so that together you may find the most appropriate medication and dosage to control your pain over time. This journal now available in basic and deluxe versions includes an updated 52 week daily pain diary to provide all the valuable information you and your doctor need to monitor your pain and health.
