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Headache Intake Questionnaire
Toronto Health and Wellness Centre
Brookfield Place, Suite 3000
181 Bay St., PO Box 818
Toronto, ON M5J 2T3
Tel: 416-507-6600 Fax: 416-507-6610
Headache Education & Prevention Program Questionnaire
Personal Information
Last Name
Given Name(s)
Home Address
City
Prov./State
Postal Code
Secondary Phone #
Email
Preferred Contact Method
Emergency Contact
Relationship
Emergency Contact Number:
Where were you born?
Marital Status
Age of children (if applicable)
Canada
Other
Single Married Common Law Divorced Widowed
Separated Long term relationship Other
Physicians and Allied Health Professionals
Name
Specialty
Phone
Fax
Current Health Problems (Attach relevant documents and test results if applicable.)
Date of Onset
Past Medical History (Attach relevant documents and test results if applicable.)
Date
Past Surgical History and Injuries (Attach medical documents and test results.)
Date
Medications and Supplements (List all prescription and supplements)
Name
Dosage
Frequency
Date Started
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Do you have any medication allergies? Please list.
Family History
Mother
Father
Alive Age Deceased Cause of death
Health Concerns
Alive Age Deceased Cause of death
Health Concerns
Siblings
# of Brothers Sisters Health Concerns
Does anybody in your family have a history of… (List details – who, what age, specific condition, etc.)
Heart Disease (heart attack, stroke, heart failure, high blood pressure, etc.)
Neurologic Disease (seizures, brain tumors, epilepsy, etc.)
Migraines or other headaches?
Work History
Highest level of education
Current occupation
Currently working?
Yes On disability
No Retired
Self employed?
Hours per day?
Length of time at current employer
Stress level
Yes
No
Low Medium
High Extreme
LIFESTYLE HEALTH BEHAVIOURS
How would you rate your health in general? Excellent Good Average Poor
How many hours of sleep do you get each night? ___________________
Sleep Questions:
Do you have problems falling asleep Yes Problems staying asleep Yes No
Do you eat breakfast each morning? Yes No
Eating Behaviours:
Do you eat lunch each day? Yes No
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On average, how much
caffeine do you consume
daily? (please note the
number of drinks/day)
Coffee ______
______
Tea _____________
Soft Drinks/cola/pop
Coke)_________
Are you a current smoker?
No
Yes
If yes, how much do you
smoke?
Are you an ex-smoker?
No
Yes
If yes, when did you quit?
Do you use any illicit drugs?
No
Yes
If yes, which one(s)
___________________
Have you ever had
problems with illicit
drugs?
No
Yes
If yes, which one(s)
How much alcohol do you
drink on average?
drinks per day
___
per week
___
per month
__ _
Have you ever had a
problem with
alcohol?
No
Yes
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HEADACHE-SPECIFIC HISTORY
*** For each question, check all the boxes that apply to you (ie you may check more than 1 box)
ONSET
1. Did you suffer from headaches when you were younger?
As a child In my 20’s – 40’s
As a teenager In my 50’s or 60’s
When were your headaches at their worst? ________________________________________
2. When d
id
your current headache problem begin?
Headaches became a problem _______________ Months
Years ago.
3. Precipitating Event
- Was there a precipitating event or trigger for your current headache problem?
None known
Specific stress ____________________________________________________
Injury ____________________________________________________
Motor vehicle accident _____________________________________________________
Illness _____________________________________________________
Menarche (first period) Pregnancy
Birth Control Pill Hormone Replacement
Other ____________________________________________________
HEADACHE CHARACTERISTICS:
4. Frequency of headaches - On average, how often do you have headaches?
They occur __________ times each
Day Week Month
Are they increasing in frequency?
Yes No
They are more frequent on:
Weekdays Weekends
Spring Summer Fall Winter
5. Onset of each headache
:
Headaches typically begin:
Gradually Suddenly Varies
They usually begin in the:
Morning Afternoon Evening Night
How long before they reach maximal intensity? _____
Minutes Hours
6. Duration of the headaches
:
Headaches usually last (with medication) ____
Minutes Hours Days
Headaches usually last (without medication) ____
Minutes Hours Days
7. Intensity of the headaches
- How bad are your headaches?
With medication:
Mild Moderate Severe Incapacitating
Without medication
Mild Moderate Severe Incapacitating
Headaches prevent activities
School Work Household chores
8. Location of Headaches
- Where do you feel the pain during your headaches?
Left side Right side May be either side Both sides Other __________________
Forehead Temple Behind eye(s) Back of head Neck
9. Pain Type
- What does the headache pain feel like?
Pressure Stabbing Throbbing Other __________________________
Tight band Burning Dull ache
10. Headache Triggers
- Do any of the following bring on/trigger your headaches?
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Foods (specific food triggers will be discussed later in the questionnaire)
Too much caffeine Not getting enough caffeine
Hunger / Skipping meals Alcohol Wine
Fatigue Too little sleep Too much sleep (sleeping in)
During stressful times After stress (first day of vacation, weekend, after a test)
Menstruation
Exercise Sexual activity Coughing
Prolonged computer work Weather changes
Certain Odors Bright lights/sun Loud sounds
Other _________________________________________________________________
11. Premonitory Symptoms - Do you experience any of the following before your headache begins?
Mood changes Personality changes Other ______________________________
Change in appetite Food cravings
Neck pain Fatigue No, I don’t experience any of these
12. Aura Symptoms - Do you ever experience any of these warning symptoms before your headache begins?
Bright lights / flashes of lights/ multi-colored lights (circle applicable description)
Zig-zag lines Partial loss of vision / blurry vision / blindness (circle applicable)
Numbness / tingling Paralysis
Dizziness or vertigo Upset stomach / nausea No I don’t have these
13. Associated Symptoms - Do you experience any of these symptoms during your headaches?
Nausea / upset stomach Vomiting
Bright lights/sun bothers you Loud sounds bother you
Strong smells/odors bother you
Dizziness / lightheadedness / vertigo (circle applicable description)
Numbness or tingling
Increased sensitivity of Scalp / Hair / Ears
Eye tears Runny or stuffy nose
Difficulty concentrating Mood changes / irritability
14. Alleviating Factors - During a headache, what makes you feel the most comfortable?
Lying down / sleeping Being in a dark quiet room
Keeping physically active Pacing back-and-forth
Massage your head Tying something around your head
Cold pack on your head/neck Hot pack on your head/neck
HEADACHE-RELATED DISABILITY:
15. Effect of headaches on ability to function:
a) During Milder headaches: b) During moderate or severe headaches:
I am able to function normally I am able to function normally
My ability to function is slightly decreased My ability to function is slightly decreased
My ability to function is severely decreased My ability to function is severely decreased
I am totally bedridden I am totally bedridden
16. Doctor Visits for Headache
How many times would you estimate that you have visited the following because of your
headaches in the past 1 year?
Family physician _________________
Walk-in clinic _________________
Emergency department _________________
17. How many days of work or school have you missed in the past 1 year because of headaches? _____________
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HEADACHE-SPECIFIC QUALITY OF LIFE QUESTIONNAIRE
Please answer each of the following questions by checking the most appropriate answer (1 per question):
1. In the past 4 weeks, how often have headaches interfered with how well you dealt with family, friends and
others who are close to you?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
2. In the past 4 weeks, how often have headaches interfered with your leisure time activities, such as reading or
exercising?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
3. In the past 4 weeks, how often have you had difficulty performing work or daily activities because of headache
symptoms?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
4. In the past 4 weeks, how often did headaches keep you from getting as much done at work or at home as you
would like?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
5. In the past 4 weeks, how often did headaches limit your ability to concentrate on work or daily activities.
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
6. In the past 4 weeks, how often have headaches left you too tired to do work or daily activities?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
7. In the past 4 weeks, how often have headaches limited the number of days you have felt energetic?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
8. In the past 4 weeks, how often have you had to cancel work or daily activities because you had a headache?
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None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
9. In the past 4 weeks, how often did you need help in handling routine tasks such as every day household chores,
doing necessary business, shopping, or caring for others, when you had a headache?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
10. In the past 4 weeks, how often did you have to stop work or daily activities to deal with headache symptoms?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
11. In the past 4 weeks, how often were you not able to go to social activities such as parties or dinner with friends
because you had a headache?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
12. In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt fed-up or frustrated because of you headaches?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
13. In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt like you were a burden on others because of your headaches?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
14. In the past 4 weeks, how often have you been afraid of letting others down because of your headaches?
None of the time Some of the time
Most of the time All of the time
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HEADACHE DISABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE
Please indicate the number of days over the past 3 months that your headaches affected the activities
described in questions 1 to 5 below.
Questions
Number of Days
How many days in the last 3 months did you miss work or school because of your
headaches?
How many days in the last 3 months was your productivity at work or school reduced
by headaches?
How many days in the last 3 months did you not do housework bec
ause of your
headaches?
How many days in the last 3 months was your housework productivity reduced by 50%
or more because of your headaches?
How many days in the last 3 months did you miss family, social or leisure activities
because of your headaches?
A. How many days in the last 3 months (90 days) did you have a headache? ______
B. On a scale of 0 to 10 (with 0 = no pain and 10 = pain as bad as it can get), what was the
average severity of your headaches over the last 3 months? ______
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Headache-Related Nutrition Questionnaire
1. Are you aware of any specific food triggers that can cause your headaches? Please list:
2. If you are aware of food triggers, 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, dietician, naturopath ______________________________________
Other (provide details) ______________________________________
3. Have you made any changes to your eating behaviours to help control your headaches?
Strictly avoid specific trigger foods (list foods): _______________________________________
Try to avoid certain trigger foods, but tend to be inconsistent (list):
______________________________________________________________________________
Reduced my caffeine intake from __________ to _____________
Changed meal frequency (provide details; how consistently?) ____________________________
Added breakfast: (yes/no; how frequent?) ___________________________________________
Improved my hydration (how much more fluid, what types?): ____________________________
4. Please describe your weight:
My weight has been fairly stable (within 10 lbs) in my adult life
My weight has increased over the years
My weight has gradually declined over the years
My weight tends to fluctuate up and down
5. Do you diet, follow weight loss programs, or visit weight loss centres (e.g. Weight Watchers, low carb, Bernstein, Fuel for Life,
Atkins, etc.)?
Never or almost never
Yes, I’ve tried a few diets, diet centres, or programs
Frequently. I usually try a few diets or programs each year
I’m constantly dieting
6. Do you currently, or have you ever tried supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbs) to help control your headaches? Please list:
SUPPLEMENT DOSE (IF KNOWN) LENGTH OF TIME TAKEN IMPACT
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Do you engage in regular physical activity?
Yes No
Do you have access to a fitness gym? Yes No
Do you have a personal trainer/fitness coach? Yes No
Commercial
Private studio
Work
Home
Condominium
Other ………………………………………………………………..
Name/contact info (if desired):
………………………………………………………
Equipment/Facilities Available (whether currently used or not):
Cardiovascular
Strength Training
Sports Equipment/Facilities
Treadmill
Stationary Bike
Track
Elliptical
Other:
………………………………………
Free Weights
Machines
Resistance Bands
Physio balls
Other:
………………………………………
Squash/Tennis courts
Golf Course/range
Skiing
Pool
Other:
…………………………..
Current Physical Activities:
Cardiovascular
Strength
Modes/Type of Training:
Modes of Training:
Treadmill
Stationary Bike
Walking/Jogging
Swimming
Elliptical
Sports (please list):
………………………….....
Machines
Free Weights
Other (please list):
…………………………………………..
How many minutes per day?
10 to 20
20 to 30
30 to 40
40 to 60
60+
How many minutes per day?
10 to 20
20 to 30
30 to 40
40 to 60
60 +
How many times per week?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
More ………..
How many times per week?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
More ……...
Intensity:
High
Moderate
Low
HR Zones: High …………….
Low …………….
Avg …………….
Interval Training:
Ratio high:low ……………….
Set Routine:
Yes No
Sets …………………….…..
Reps ……………………….
Rest between sets ……….…
Sports You Participate In:
Activity
Yrs Participated
Highest Level of Competition
Current Level of Competition
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
Recreational
Competitive
Professional
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Physical Activity Questionnaire
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Psychology Questionnaire – Headache Program
STRESS MANAGEMENT:
Please describe any recent life stressors (e.g. health, relationships, financial, work)?
How do you cope with stress in your life (e.g., physical exercise, meditation, relaxation)?
How helpful are these techniques at managing your current level of stress?
Is it often hard for you to relax and unwind? Yes No
FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT:
In the past month have you….
Yes No
Had periods of time when you feel down or depressed?
Felt less interested in doing things you normally like to do?
Head periods of excessive energy, mood swings, increased irritability and/or loss of concentration?
Been worrying excessively about a number of things?
Felt very nervous or anxious or suddenly experienced a lot of physical symptoms (e.g., heart racing, sweating)?
Had a fear of losing control of yourself or “going crazy”?
Avoided social situations for fear of what others may think or say about you?
Been afraid of leaving your home alone, or being home alone?
Had repeated thoughts or images in your head that are difficult to dismiss?
Felt compelled to complete certain behaviours repeatedly (e.g., checking to make sure you locked the doors, washing your hands again and again,
etc.)?
Thought a lot about or relived an upsetting event from the past?
Found yourself preoccupied with food, weight or body image?
Been concerned about your use of alcohol or medication/drugs?
Have you been in therapy before or received any prior professional assistance for emotional, psychological or
relationship issues? Yes No If yes, please describe, starting with most recent/current
Dates
Duration/# of sessions
Physician/Therapist
Type of Therapy/Treatment (marriage counseling, group sessions, etc.)
Have you ever been diagnosed with a psychological condition (e.g. clinical depression)? Yes No
If yes, please describe.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. Your responses will be treated as private and confidential.
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PATIENT OPINIONS/QUESTIONS:
1. What type of headache(s) do you think you have?
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Do you have any specific concerns/fears about your headaches?
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. What specific questions do you have for Dr. Gladstone and the Headache Program Team?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Thank-you for taking the time to complete this important questionnaire.
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