Logging Pain
Consistent pain logging is the foundation of meaningful trend analysis. Even a 30-second entry during a flare gives your physician data that a verbal description during an appointment cannot.
The Pain Log Form
Navigate to Log Pain in the sidebar. Each entry captures:
- Date & Time — defaults to right now; can be adjusted if you're logging retroactively
- Pain Score — 0 (none) to 10 (worst imaginable), using the standard NRS scale
- Location — upper abdomen, left side, right side, back, or diffuse
- Character — burning, cramping, stabbing, dull ache, or pressure
- Duration — how long the episode lasted
- Triggers — food, stress, alcohol, activity, or unknown
- Notes — any additional context (medications taken, position that helped, etc.)
Pain Score Reference
| Score | Description | Functional Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No pain | Full normal activity |
| 1–3 | Mild | Noticeable but doesn't limit activity |
| 4–6 | Moderate | Limits some activities; manageable |
| 7–9 | Severe | Significantly limits daily function |
| 10 | Worst possible | Emergency-level; consider seeking immediate care |
If your pain is 8+ and accompanied by fever, vomiting you cannot control, or rigid abdomen — go to the ER. Do not rely on the app in a medical emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number.
How Pain Data Is Used
Your pain logs feed into several places across PancreaTrack:
- Pain trend chart — shows your average daily score over 7, 14, 30, 60, or 90 days
- AI Trigger Analysis Pro — cross-references pain episodes with meal fat content, timing, and bowel data to surface potential triggers
- Appointment Summary Pro — summarizes your pain pattern in a format optimized for your physician visit
- Physician Portal — your care team sees the same trend charts in their clinical dashboard
Logging a 0 score on good days is just as important as logging flares. It gives your physician a complete picture, not just a record of bad days.
Viewing Your Pain History
Your full pain history is accessible from Dashboard and from your physician's patient view. Severe episodes (score ≥ 7) are highlighted separately so your physician can quickly identify flare patterns.