Headache Assessment
Answer the questions about your headache history, triggers, symptoms, and treatments across the pages.
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Patient name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Date of birth
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
When did your current headache problem begin?
Months or years?
Months
Years
Have your headaches changed in the last six months?
About the same
Slight worsening
Same but more frequent
A lot worse
New type of headache
Got worse when
Got worse when
Where are your headaches located?
Forehead
Temples
Top of head
Back of head
Behind the eyes
Face/jaw
Neck
One side
Both sides
On a scale of 0–10, how painful are your headaches/migraines?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
1 is 0, 10 is 10
Did you suffer from headaches when you were younger?
Yes
No
If so,
As a child
As a teenager
In your 20s – 40s
In your 50s – 60s
When were your headaches at their worst?
Was there a specific event that caused your current headache problem?
Yes
No
Specific event
None/unknown
First period
Pregnancy
Birth control pills
Hormone replacement
Specific event
Injury
Car accident
Illness
Other
Please describe
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How often do you get severe headaches/migraines that make it difficult to function without treatment or medication?
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Occasionally
More than twice a year
More than once a month
More than once a week
How often do you get other milder headaches?
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Daily
More than 3 per week
More than 2 per month
Other
Please describe
Are your headaches increasing in frequency?
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Yes
No
If so, describe frequency:
Weekdays
Weekends
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Headaches typically begin:
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Gradually
Suddenly
Varies
Headaches usually begin in the:
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night
How long before they reach their maximum intensity?
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Minutes or hours?
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Please Select
Minutes
Hours
How bad are your headaches? With medication
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Mild
Moderate
Severe
Incapacitating
How bad are your headaches? Without medication
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Mild
Moderate
Severe
Incapacitating
Headaches prevent activities such as:
School
Work
Household chores
Other
Please describe
What does your headache pain typically feel like?
Pressure
Stabbing
Throbbing
Tight band
Burning
Dull ache
Other
Please describe
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Do any of the following bring on/trigger your headaches?
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Specific food triggers. If so, please see next question for specifics.
Too much caffeine
Not getting enough caffeine
Fatigue
Too little sleep
Too much sleep (sleeping in)
During stressful times
After stress (first day of vacation, weekend, after a test)
Menstruation
Sexual activity
Coughing
Weather changes
Prolonged computer work
Certain odors
Loud sounds
Bright lights/sun
Other
If you are aware of food triggers, please list your trigger foods below.
How did you become aware of your triggers? (Please check all that apply and provide detail if necessary)
Observation/instinct
Trial and error
By completing food/symptom diaries
Suggestion from MD
dietitian
naturopath
Other
Do you experience any of the following before your headache begins?
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Mood changes
Personality changes
Change in appetite
Food cravings
Neck pain
Fatigue
No, I don't experience any of these
Other
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Do you experience any of these symptoms during your headaches?
Nausea/upset stomach
Vomiting
Numbness or tingling
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Vertigo
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Irritability
Teary eyes
Runny or stuffy nose
Loud sounds bother you
Strong smells/odors bother you
Bright lights/sun bother you
Increased sensitivity of: Scalp
Increased sensitivity of: Hair
Increased sensitivity of: Ears
What other doctors have you seen or tests have you had for your pain, headaches and/or migraines?
Family doctor
Dentist (if other)
Physical therapist
Chiropractor
Oral/maxillofacial specialist
Psychiatrist/psychologist
MRI/CT scan/blood work
Other
Please describe
What medications are you currently taking to alleviate your headaches?
What medications or therapies have you previously tried to alleviate your headaches?
Do you try non-medicating techniques for managing your headaches?
Yes
No
Techniques
Breathing exercises
Physical therapy
Yoga
Medication
Cold packs
Massage
Other
Please describe
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