I think it's a matter of comparison. Some people have found that nothing helps with the pain. Meds help me live a fairly normal life. I would consider that a mild case. Sad as it is to say, I consider myself lucky that I only have it as bad as I do, and that I didn't get it when I was younger. So yeah, I think there is such a thing...but...without painkillers, it's still hell on earth, mild or not.