Survey

We asked Americans about how they manage their pain and medical conditions ... see what we found out!

Welcome. Our goal in this survey was to learn more about how people view medications and alternative treatments in helping heal their long-term chronic pain and medical conditions. Below the infographic section is the full 33 question survey. Because there are so many interesting points to consider from the data, we want to empower everyone to be able to draw their own conclusions.

What is crystal clear from the survey data is that Americans are taking their health into their own hands and a majority are researching and looking for treatments other than taking medications. Wishing all of you good health.

Survey Answers

Survey Deep-Dive

Details: The survey was conducted with 2,005 respondents all across the United States in October 2020 by OnePoll. OnePoll is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and adheres to the MRS strict code of conduct.

1. Gender

Female

55.7%

Male

44.0%

Other

0.2%

Prefer not to answer

0.1%

2. Please select the state you live in.

Midwest

14.4%

Northeast

34.5%

Southeast

20.5%

Southwest

11.3%

West

19.3%

3. Please select your age:

18 to 23

0.9%

24 to 39

51.7%

40 to 55

28.2%

56+

19.2%

4. How many times do you experience discomfort and pain on an average day?

16.5%

1 to 2

25.7%

3 to 4

23.4%

5 to 6

21.1%

7 to 8

7.9%

9 to 10

1.7%

11+

3.8%

5. How many times a day does your disease or pain cause you to grunt or sigh?

8.8%

1 to 2

29.6%

3 to 4

24.7%

5 to 6

21.2%

7 to 8

8.9%

9 to 10

2.8%

11+

4.0%

6. There's no cure-all to my disease or pain. I just have to soldier through it

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

21.7%

Somewhat agree

40.3%

Somewhat disagree

6.6%

Strongly agree

24.6%

Strongly disagree

6.8%

7. Do you suffer from any of the following conditions?

Multiple choice

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

6.7%

Chronic Pain

19.8%

Headaches

37.1%

Neuropathy

13.7%

Diabetes

15.5%

Back Pain

34.0%

Joint pain (knee, shoulder, hip, etc.)

27.7%

Arthritis

20.9%

Anxiety

21.5%

Hypertension

16.4%

Asthma

7.5%

Cancer

3.1%

Allergies

19.8%

Hyperthyroidism

1.8%

None of the above

16.5%

8. Which of the following people have you ever sought medical advice or opinion from?

Multiple choice

General practice doctor

48.3%

Doctor with a specialty focus

37.5%

Physical therapist

26.9%

Medical professional (chiropractor, etc.)

28.0%

Friend

26.4%

Parent

25.3%

Sibling

18.7%

Neighbor

12.0%

Adult son/daughter

11.0%

Aunt/uncle

7.7%

Acquaintance

6.9%

None of the above

11.5%

Other

1.2%

9. It's overwhelming to receive so much information and opinions on my condition(s).

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

29.5%

Somewhat agree

32.7%

Somewhat disagree

8.7%

Strongly agree

21.1%

Strongly disagree

8.0%

10. Have you sought medical advice from more than one doctor to find relief?

44.1%

Yes

55.8%

11. How many doctors have you asked for an opinion regarding your condition(s)?

4.0%

31.8%

43.4%

14.8%

5 +

6.0%

12. Did you receive conflicting advice from seeing multiple doctors?

35.5%

Yes

64.5%

13. Do you still have pain even after seeking out multiple doctors?

16.8%

Yes

83.2%

14. I'm sometimes hesitant to trust my doctor when I've heard conflicting opinions from family experiences or online.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

24.5%

Somewhat agree

30.1%

Somewhat disagree

10.8%

Strongly agree

25.1%

Strongly disagree

9.5%

15. I was frustrated to receive conflicting opinions after speaking with multiple doctors.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

26.7%

Somewhat agree

31.4%

Somewhat disagree

9.3%

Strongly agree

2.8%

Strongly disagree

9.8%

16. Have you ever searched the internet to find out more about your condition(s)?

34.8%

Yes

65.1%

17. I like to search for information about my condition on the internet to get an unbiased opinion. I don't care where the information comes from. It's all useful.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

16.2%

Somewhat agree

39.7%

Somewhat disagree

8.2%

Strongly agree

32.7%

Strongly disagree

3.2%

18. How many hours in the typical week do you spend searching the internet for information or treatments for your condition?

15.2%

1 to 2

34.4%

3 to 4

22.4%

5 to 6

17.1%

7 to 8

7.4%

9 to 10

1.6%

11+

1.9%

19. I keep researching on the internet even though it's overwhelming and I'm not sure what to do with the information I find.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

17.7%

Somewhat agree

37.0%

Somewhat disagree

12.0%

Strongly agree

25.1%

Strongly disagree

8.2%

20. I am at the end of my rope trying and failing to find relief for my pain from my condition(s).

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

24.6%

Somewhat agree

31.1%

Somewhat disagree

11.6%

Strongly agree

18.0%

Strongly disagree

14.8%

21. How much in dollars would you be willing to spend on a treatment that would guarantee pain relief?

1,001 to 2,000

13.3%

2,001 to 3,000

13.4%

3,001 to 4,000

11.5%

4,001 to 5,000

11.3%

5,001 to 6,000

7.6%

6,001 to 7,000

3.8%

7,001 to 8,000

1.9%

8,001 to 9,000

0.6%

9,001+

3.8%

0 to 1,000

32.7%

22. How far would you travel to find pain-relief?

Across the Country

13.7%

Another state

20.9%

Neighboring state

19.4%

None of the above

20.6%

Outside the Country

7.0%

State or two-away

18.5%

23. Do you know anyone who suffers from a condition involving chronic pain like arthritis, COPD, back pain, etc.?

42.1%

Yes

57.9%

23. Which of the following would you do/have you done to help them find relief?

Multiple choice

Save up money to pay for a treatment

25.9%

Give up on extra spending to pay for a treatment

30.7%

Sell your car

15.9%

Help them research

37.5%

Take them to medical appointments

34.7%

Quit your job to take care of them

15.1%

Find another job

13.5%

Pawn off any valuables or collectibles

10.8%

Sell your house and downsize

2.4%

None of the above

25.3%

24. We feel like we've run out of treatment options to explore.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Neither agree nor disagree

28.9%

Somewhat agree

29.0%

Somewhat disagree

11.3%

Strongly agree

18.3%

Strongly disagree

12.5%

25. Would you be interested in learning more about alternative treatments for yourself or someone you know?

35.5%

Yes

64.5%

27. Which of the following alternative treatments would you be interested in learning more about?

Multiple choice

Acupuncture

27.1%

Magnetic field therapies

26.2%

Reiki

15.2%

Herbal medicine

32.5%

Stem-cell treatments

21.9%

Ayurvedic medicine

15.6%

1. Gender

2. Please select the state you live in.

3. Please select your age:

4. How many times do you experience discomfort and pain on an average day?

5. How many times a day does your disease or pain cause you to grunt or sigh?

6. There's no cure-all to my disease or pain. I just have to soldier through it

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

7. Do you suffer from any of the following conditions?

Multiple choice

8. Which of the following people have you ever sought medical advice or opinion from?

Multiple choice

9. It's overwhelming to receive so much information and opinions on my condition(s).

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

10. Have you sought medical advice from more than one doctor to find relief?

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11. How many doctors have you asked for an opinion regarding your condition(s)?

12. Did you receive conflicting advice from seeing multiple doctors?

13. Do you still have pain even after seeking out multiple doctors?

14. I'm sometimes hesitant to trust my doctor when I've heard conflicting opinions from family experiences or online.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

15. I was frustrated to receive conflicting opinions after speaking with multiple doctors.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

16. Have you ever searched the internet to find out more about your condition(s)?

17. I like to search for information about my condition on the internet to get an unbiased opinion. I don't care where the information comes from. It's all useful.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

18. How many hours in the typical week do you spend searching the internet for information or treatments for your condition?

19. I keep researching on the internet even though it's overwhelming and I'm not sure what to do with the information I find.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

20. I am at the end of my rope trying and failing to find relief for my pain from my condition(s).

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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21. How much in dollars would you be willing to spend on a treatment that would guarantee pain relief?

22. How far would you travel to find pain-relief?

23. Do you know anyone who suffers from a condition involving chronic pain like arthritis, COPD, back pain, etc.?

23. Which of the following would you do/have you done to help them find relief?

Multiple choice

24. We feel like we've run out of treatment options to explore.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

25. Would you be interested in learning more about alternative treatments for yourself or someone you know?

27. Which of the following alternative treatments would you be interested in learning more about?

Multiple choice

28. Our healthcare system should offer more alternative medical treatments.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

29. I'd like to find a solution to chronic pain that did not depend on taking medications.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

30. Doctors rely too heavily on medications to treat chronic pain or disease.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

31. The side effects from my medications sometimes outweigh the benefits.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

32. I'm hesitant to try new methods if they have intense side effects.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

33. I would try Stem Cell Therapy if the cells came from an FDA approved source

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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