This easy-to-use Neuropathic Pain Scale Calculator helps you assess the intensity and characteristics of your nerve pain symptoms. By scoring various sensations like burning, tingling, and shooting pains, you can gain insight into the potential severity of neuropathic pain. It's a useful tool for self-monitoring and discussing symptoms with healthcare providers.
Formula:
The Neuropathic Pain Scale Score (NPSS) is calculated by summing the intensity scores of six common neuropathic pain characteristics. Each characteristic is rated on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).
- S1: Intensity of Burning sensation (0-10)
- S2: Intensity of Tingling or 'pins and needles' sensation (0-10)
- S3: Severity of Numbness or reduced sensation (0-10)
- S4: Frequency/Intensity of Shooting or Stabbing pains (0-10)
- S5: Pain provoked by Light Touch (Allodynia) (0-10)
- S6: Pain provoked by Cold or Heat (Thermal Hyperalgesia) (0-10)
Total Neuropathic Pain Score (NPSS) = S1 + S2 + S3 + S4 + S5 + S6
Higher scores generally indicate a greater likelihood or severity of neuropathic pain.