This is not meant to be used as a diagnostic scheme, but is provided
to streamline the office interview.
Note the format- complaints referable to specific organ systems are
clustered to better display
multisystem involvement.
NAME_______________________________________DATE__________________
RISK PROFILE (PLEASE CHECK)
Tick infested area__ Frequent outdoor activities__ Hiking__ Fishing__
Camping__ Gardening__ Hunting__ Ticks noted on pets__
Do you remember being bitten by a tick? No__ Yes__ when________
Do you remember having the "bull's eye rash"? ..No__ Yes__
Any other rash? No__ Yes__
Have you had any of the following? CIRCLE ALL YES ANSWERS
1.Unexplained fevers, sweats, chills, or flushing
2.Unexplained weight change--(loss or gain)
3.Fatigue, tiredness, poor stamina
4.Unexplained hair loss
5.Swollen glands: list areas_________________________________________
6.Sore throat
7.Testicular pain/pelvic pain
8.Unexplained menstrual irregularity
9.Unexplained milk production; breast pain
10.Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction
11.Sexual dysfunction or loss of libido
12.Upset stomach
13.Change in bowel function--(constipation, diarrhea)
14.Chest pain or rib soreness
15.Shortness of breath, cough
16.Heart palpitations, pulse skips, heart block
17.Any history of a heart murmur or valve prolapse?
18.Joint pain or swelling: list
joints_________________________________________________
19.Stiffness of the joints, neck, or back
20.Muscle pain or cramps
21.Twitching of the face or other muscles
22.Headache
23.Neck creaks and cracks, neck stiffness, neck pain
24.Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations, shooting pains
25.Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
26.Eyes/Vision: double, blurry, increased floaters, light sensitivity
27.Ears/Hearing: buzzing, ringing, ear pain, sound sensitivity
28.Increased motion sickness, vertigo, poor balance
29.Lightheadedness, wooziness
30.Tremor
31.Confusion, difficulty in thinking
32.Difficulty with concentration, reading
33.Forgetfulness, poor short term memory
34.Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places
35.Difficulty with speech or writing
36.Mood swings, irritability, depression
37.Disturbed sleep-too much, too little, early awakening
38.Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol