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Neurology Headache Questions
Patient Name:
Email:
Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy):
On what part of the head do the headaches start (check all that apply)?
select
Right Side
Left Side
Either Side
Both Sides
Back
On Top
Temples
Behind/Around Eye
Forehead
Face
Neck
Other
After the headache starts - Does it usually
Stay in one place
Move around
Please explain:
How would you describe the pain (check all that apply)?
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Throbbing/pulsating
Pressing/squeezing
Stabbing
Sharp
Dull/nagging
Other
If other, please explain:
Describe the degree of pain on a scale of 1-10 (1=slight, 5=beginning to interfere with
activity, 10=worst imaginable) for your
average
headache?
select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Describe the degree of pain on a scale of 1-10 (1=slight, 5=beginning to interfere with
activity, 10=worst imaginable) for your
worst
headache?
select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Do your headaches interfere or prevent normal activities - work etc.?
Yes
No
How long ago did the current headaches start?
select
__Weeks
__Months
__Years
How old were you when any headache started?
How long does the headache usually last?
select
__Minutes
__Hours
__Days
Constant
How often does the headache occur?
select
__x/Day
__x/Week
__x/Month
__x/Year
Constant
Does the headache awaken you from sleep?
Yes
No
Is the headache getting...
Worse
Better
Fluctuating
No change
Do any of the following symptoms occur either before, during or after the headache?
General:
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None
Light sensitivity
Noise sensitivity
Odor sensitivity
Nausea/vomiting
Dizziness(lightheaded,spinning)
Fainting
Loss appetite
Cramps
Diarrhea
Slurred speech
Difficulty finding words
Difficulty understanding
Difficulty concentrating
Anxiety
Irritability
Fatigue
Skin sensitivity
Excessive yawning
Face/Scalp:
select
None
Facial droop(right)
Facial droop(left)
Numbness(right)
Numbness(left)
Redness(right)
Redness(left)
Swelling(right)
Swelling(left)
Sweating(right)
Sweating(left)
Tenderness(right)
Tenderness(left)
Jaw pain(right)
Jaw pain(left)
Neck:
select
None
Muscle tenderness(right)
Muscle tenderness(left)
Stiffness(right)
Stiffness(left)
Hands and/or feet:
select
None
Cold(right)
Cold(left)
Pale(right)
Pale(left)
Sweaty(right)
Sweaty(left)
Eyes:
select
None
Spots before eyes
Blurred vision(right)
Blurred vision(left)
Double vision
Can see only half of objects
Tearing(right)
Tearing(left)
Eyelid droop(right)
Eyelid droop(left)
Eye redness(right)
Eye redness(left)
Arms/legs:
select
None
Arm numbness/tingling(right)
Arm numbness/tingling(left)
Leg numbness/tingling(right)
Leg numbness/tingling(left)
Indicate if any of the following factors have brought or worsen your headache:
select
None
Head injury
Sleep too much/little
Emotional stress
Depression - anxiety
Physical activity
Erect position
Bending over
Straining - coughing
Sexual activity
Missed meal
Change in weather
Seasons
Alcohol
Processed meats
Chocolate
Citrus fruits
Cheeses
Missed meal
Other foods
Medications
Menstrual periods
Pregnancy
Menopause
Contraceptives
Do any blood relatives have severe headaches?
Yes
No
If yes, Who and Diagnosis:
Which of the following makes the headache better?
select
Rest
Activity
Darkness
Quiet
Compresses
Scalp or temple pressure
Pregnancy
Menopause
Personal History
Cig (#/day/#yrs):
Alcohol (oz./day):
Coffee (cups/day):
Are you or have been:
select
Depressed
Anxious
None
Previous professional treatment of headache?
Yes
No
Previous x-ray or other investigations of headache?
Yes
No
If yes, describe:
Previous medications for headache?
Yes
No
If yes, Name/dosage:
Other current medications? Please list (include over-the-counter drugs):
Drug Allergies:
Comments: