Scale of Pain
 

 

Level Dr.'s Office Equiv. Women Men Overall
0 No pain      
1 Occasional pain
Mild pain. You are aware of it, but it doesn't bother you.		 Needle piercing Needle piercing Need a base line to start so Needle piercing.
2 Sporadic yet acute pain
Moderate pain which you tolerate w/o medication		     Being struck by the back of a hand.
Numbness
3 Constant ache or pain
Moderate pain that requires medication		   110 Volts holding you motionless for a few moments. Being struck by a hardened fist.
4 Intense pain
Pain which makes you anti-social		 Menstrual cramping Being catheterized Burning
5 Occasional counter medication for pain
Pain which makes you anti-social		 Severe Menstrual pain   Struck by belt or rope.
Ache
6 Daily counter medication for pain
Severe pain		     Stabbing
7 Daily Rx for pain   Passing Kidney stones Being struck by wood
8 Daily Heavy Duty Rx for pain Child birth   Appendage breaking
9 In the hospital w/ an IV for pain medication     Bullet during entry
10 In surgery
Contemplating suicide		      

There are variances to pain, including tolerance to heat and cold. The times of day, activity, and even body position play into the hand. When you put the cards down, it is YOUR tolerance which decides how much you can take. These guidelines are just for reference. 
So how do you rate pain? By activity, time of day, and other factors. Then get your average for a day and a few days.
Me? Well, I am at level 3 or 4 daily but won't take medication - I need to stay in control. Worst days, I hit 8. The lesson here? Never put a Econo-van under a tractor trailer rig, the damage is unreal to the body!