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Orofacial Pain

Q.MPQ.100, NHANES, 1999–2004
During the past month, {have you/has SP} had a problem with pain that lasted more than 24 hours?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.MPQ.110, NHANES, 1999–2004
For how long {have you/has SP} experienced this pain? Would you say…

     1     Less than a month
     2     At least 1 month but less than 3 months,
     3     At least 3 months but less than 1 year, or
     4     Greater than 1 year
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.MPQ.120, NHANES, 1999–2004
Regarding {your/SP's} pain problem, which regions are affected?

     1       Head
     2       Face/dental
     3       Shoulder girdle-right
     4       Shoulder girdle-left
     5       Upper arm-right
     6       Upper arm-left
     7       Mid-arm-right
     8       Mid-arm-left
     9       Lower arm-right
     10     Lower arm-left
     11     Upper back-right
     12     Upper back-left
     13     Lower back-right
     14     Lower back-left
     15     Buttocks-right
     16     Buttocks-left
     17     Upper leg-right
     18     Upper leg-left
     19     Mid-leg-right
     20     Mid-leg-left
     21     Lower leg-right
     22     Lower leg-left
     23     Neck
     24     Sternum
     25     Chest-right
     26     Chest-left

Q.OHQ.620 NHANES 2005–2006

How often during the last year {have you/has SP} had painful aching anywhere in {your/his/her} mouth? Would you say . . .

      1     Very often
      3     Occasionally
      4     Hardly ever, or
      5     Never
      7     Refused
      9     Don’t know

Q.R1a, NHIS, 1989
During the past 6 months, did you have a toothache more than once, when biting or chewing?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.R1b, NHIS, 1989
Did you first have this pain more than 6 months ago?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.R3a, b, c, d, e, NHIS, 1989
a. (During the past 6 months) Did you have a prolonged, unexplained burning sensation in your tongue or any other part of your month more than once?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     DK

b. When you have this sensation, does it come and go or is it continuous and uninterrupted?

     1     Come and go
     2     Continuous/uninterrupted
     8     Other
     9     DK

c. During how many DIFFERENT MONTHS in the past 6 months did you have this sensation?

     ____ Months

d. How many total days in the past 6 months did you have this sensation?

     1     1-3 days
     2     4-10 days
     3     11-15 days
     4     16-30 days
     5     31-45 days
     6     46+ days
     7     "Everyday"
     9     DK

e. Did you first have this sensation more than 6 months ago?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.R4a, b, c, d, e, f, NHIS, 1989
a. (During the past 6 months) Did you have pain in the jaw joint or in front of the ear more than once?

     1     Yes
     2     No

b. When you have this pain, does it come and go or is it continuous and uninterrupted?

     1     Come and go
     2     Continuous/uninterrupted
     8     Other
     9     DK

c. During how many DIFFERENT MONTHS in the past 6 months did you have this pain?

     ____ Months

d. How many total days in the past 6 months did you have this pain?

     1     1-3 days
     2     4-10 days
     3     11-15 days
     4     16-30 days
     5     31-45 days
     6     46+ days
     7     "Everyday"
     9     DK

e. Did you first have this pain more than 6 months ago?

     1     Yes
     2     No

f. On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is mild and 10 is severe, how would you rate this pain at its worst? _____

Q.R5a, b, c, d, e, f, NHIS, 1989
a. (During the past 6 months) Did you have a dull, aching pain across your face or cheek more than once? Do not count sinus pain.

     1     Yes
     2     No

b. When you have this pain, does it come and go or is it continuous and uninterrupted?
     1     Come and go
     2     Continuous/uninterrupted
     8     Other
     9     DK

c. During how many DIFFERENT MONTHS in the past 6 months did you have this pain?
     _____ Months

d. How many total days in the past 6 months did you have this pain?
     1     1-3 days
     2     4-10 days
     3     11-15 days
     4     16-30 days
     5     31-45 days
     6     46+ days
     7     "Everyday"
     9     DK

e. Did you have this pain more than 6 months ago?
     1     Yes
     2     No

f. On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is mild and 10 is severe, how would you rate this pain at its worst? ______

Q.R6a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, NHIS, 1989
a. In the past 6 months, did you see or talk to a DENTIST for the pain we just discussed?
     1     Yes
     2     No

b. How many times during the last 6 months did you see or talk to a dentist about the pain?
     ____ Times
     99      DK

c. (In the past 6 months), Did you see or talk to a MEDICAL DOCTOR for the pain we just discussed?
     1     Yes
     2     No

d. How many times?
     ____ Times
     99      DK

e. (In the past 6 months), Did you see or talk to a any other type of health professional about the pain?
     1     Yes
     2     No

f. What kind of health professional? ________________

g. How many times during the last 6 months did you see or talk to the (person in 6f)?
     ____ Times
     99      DK

h. (In the past 6 months) Did you worry about the health of your teeth and gums because of the pain?
     1     Yes
     2     No

i. (In the past 6 months) Did you worry about the health of your body because of the pain?
     1     Yes
     2     No
Q.R7, NHIS, 1989
Here is a list of things people do when they have teeth, mouth, or face pain. Please tell me the things you did for the pain during the past six months?

     1     Use a hot or cold compress
     2     Take a prescription drug
     3     Take an over-the-counter drug
     4     Drink some liquor or wine because of the pain
     5     Take time off work
     6     Stay home more than usual
     7     Avoid family and friends
     8     Anything else? (specify) _________
     0     None of the above
     9     DK

Q.ACN.331, NHIS, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007
During the past three months, did you have…Facial ache or pain in the jaw muscles or the joint in front of the ear?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.HA37, MEPS NHC, 1996
Did {SP} experience any of the following oral problems on or around {ref date}:?

     Chewing Problem
     Swallowing Problem
     Mouth Pain
     None Checked
     DK

Q.1, BSS, 1999; 2003
During the past 6 months, did {you/your child} have a toothache more than once, when biting or chewing?

     1     No
     2     Yes
     3     DK/don't remember

Q.HA37, MCBS, 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
Did {SP} experience any of the following oral problems on or around {ref date}:?

     Chewing Problem
     Swallowing Problem
     Mouth Pain
     None Checked
     DK

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