Headache Diagnosis Guidelines

Date: ____________________

Patient's name _________________________________       Age __________________

  1. How long have you been suffering with headaches? ______________________________

  2. How old were you when the headaches began? __________________________________

  3. Do you know when a headache is coming on – Aura? _____________________________

  4. How often do you get a headache? ____________________________________________

  5. Please describe any aggravating or precipitating factors? _________________________

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  6. How long do the headaches last? _____________________________________________

  7. Where is the pain located? ______________________________________________

  8. Describe the pain ___________________________________________________________

  9. On a scale of 1 – 5 how strong is the pain? ______________________________________

  10. Are there any other symptoms? _________________________________________________

  11. Are there any visual symptoms? ________________________________________________

  12. Family history of headaches _________________________________________________

  13. Impact of the headaches – how does it disrupt your life? ___________________________

  14. Are the headaches disabling? ____    Can you work? _____    Do you have to lie down? _______

  15. Previous diagnostic studies _________________________________________________

  16. Previous medications tried __________________________________________________

  17. Current treatment, if any ____________________________________________________

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