Skip to content
Home » Do You Have Nociplastic Pain?

Do You Have Nociplastic Pain?

Pain; image with blue background and pain written out in stones

Do You Have Nociplastic Pain?

Nociplastic pain is a type of pain that can be experienced alone or in combination with other types of pain (mixed pain). Nociplastic pain can be resolved or significantly reduced through various psychological skills, techniques, and strategies. It is caused by things other than structural issues (nerve damage, burns, etc.) like sensitization of the nervous system, associations, interpretations/perception by the brain, and trauma.

This quiz is for informational purposes only, but it may indicate the likelihood that you have nociplastic pain. Not all symptoms are exclusive to nociplastic pain, so it’s usually a combination of symptoms, context, and other evidence that indicates nociplastic pain. Nociplastic pain is best confirmed by a pain specialist or another medical doctor who is experienced in nociplastic pain. You can also use this quiz for other mind-body symptoms (Tinnitus, vertigo, nausea, fatigue, etc.), just substitute pain for the symptom.

1 / 20

Does your pain go away when you are engaged in joyful or distracting activities?

2 / 20

Did your pain start without an injury or disease?

3 / 20

Is your pain worse on certain days (workdays vs. days off; when you visit family, etc.)?

4 / 20

Was there a time when your pain got significantly worse without further injury?

5 / 20

Do you experience pain with certain activities, but other similar activities do not cause you pain?

6 / 20

Does your pain increase when you are around certain people or think of certain events?

7 / 20

Are your symptoms on both sides of your body?

8 / 20

Is your pain widespread (such as in multiple areas of your body)?

9 / 20

Is your pain in a similar area of your body as a time you had pain that was traumatizing?

10 / 20

Do trauma triggers trigger your pain?

11 / 20

Does your pain increase when you are stressed?

12 / 20

Does your pain spread or move?

13 / 20

Is your pain triggered by light touch or other stimuli that would not usually cause pain?

14 / 20

Do you experience worse pain after certain activities (not delayed onset muscle soreness) but not during (such as getting pain 2 hours after a run)?

15 / 20

Is your pain worse at certain times of the day (such as in the morning or at night)?

16 / 20

Does your pain change with your mood or emotions (for example, worse when depressed or angry; better when you’re happy)?

17 / 20

Have you been told that your pain or level of pain doesn’t make sense for the condition you have or that your injury should have healed by now?

18 / 20

Does your pain get worse from certain temperature or weather changes?

19 / 20

Did your pain start during a stressful time?

20 / 20

Are there stimuli that cause more pain than they should (for example, stepping off a curb puts you in severe pain)?

0%

By WordPress Quiz plugin
Pain; image of man sitting in front of sunset with elbows on knees and hands in fists near his head.