Tinnitus Case History Form Patient Name: Date of Completion: Date of Birth: Gender (circle one): Male Female Current Tinnitus Where do you perceive your tinnitus: (check one) Right ear Left ear Both ears equally Both ears, worse in the right Both ears, worse in the left Center of Head Other: Is your current tinnitus: (check one) Constant Intermittent, explain: What does your tinnitus sound like: Is there a secondary tinnitus sound: (check one) Yes No If so, what does it sound like: What percentage of the time are you: Aware of your tinnitus: % Bothered by your tinnitus: % How has the percentage of the time you are bothered by your tinnitus changed since you first noticed it: (check one) Increased No change Decreased When is the tinnitus most bothersome: (check one) At night In the morning After work With caffeine consumption With alcohol consumption When tired When tense/stressed When relaxed While working During social activities Around noise When trying to concentrate Other: Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 1 of 8
When is the tinnitus least bothersome: (check one) At night In the morning After work With caffeine consumption With alcohol consumption When tired When tense/stressed When relaxed While working During social activities Around noise When trying to concentrate Other: Does the tinnitus prevent you from falling asleep: (check one) Yes No Does the tinnitus wake you up at night: (check one) Yes No 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 None Mild Moderate Severe Excruciating Using the above scale, indicate the loudness of your tinnitus: Right now On average At its worst At its least Does the loudness of your tinnitus: (check one) stay constant day to day fluctuate greatly day to day occasionally decreases significantly occasionally increases significantly 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Low-Pitch Mid-Pitch High-Pitch Using the above scale, circle the pitch of your tinnitus. Are you currently bothered by your tinnitus: (circle the best number) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Not bothered Mildly Moderately Severely Extremely What have you tried to suppress the tinnitus: (check all that apply) Acupuncture Biofeedback Cochlear Implant(s) Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Diet Change(s) Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 2 of 8
Earplug(s) Hearing Aid(s) TMJ Treatment Exercise Sound therapy/hearing masker(s) Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Surgery- explain: Drug Therapy- List: Which options helped suppress the tinnitus: (check all that apply) Acupuncture Biofeedback Cochlear Implant(s) Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Diet Change(s) Earplug(s) Exercise Hearing Aid(s) Sound therapy/hearing masker(s) TMJ Treatment Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Surgery- explain: Drug Therapy- List: Which options made the tinnitus worse: (check all that apply) Acupuncture Biofeedback Cochlear Implant(s) Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Diet Change(s) Earplug(s) Exercise Hearing Aid(s) Sound therapy/hearing masker(s) TMJ Treatment Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Surgery- explain: Drug Therapy- List: Does head/neck movement change the tinnitus: (check one) Yes No If so, does movement make the tinnitus: (check one) Less noticeable More noticeable Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 3 of 8
Have you seen another healthcare professional for the tinnitus: (check one) Yes No If so, who and when: (check all that apply) Primary Care Physician: Naturopathic Physician: Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Physician: Neurologist: Audiologist: Other: Do you feel emotional or physical stress when the tinnitus is present: (circle one) Yes If so, when is it worse: Have you discussed the tinnitus with family, friends, and/or doctors/professionals: (check one) Yes No If so, what was his/her/their response: Are you currently pursing any form of compensation, sickness benefit, motor vehicle claim, or any other legal action related to your tinnitus: (check one) Yes No If so, Medical contact: Legal contact: Initial Tinnitus When did your tinnitus first begin: Did the tinnitus begin: (check one) Gradually Suddenly No Has the tinnitus been present constantly since this date: (check one) Yes No If no, when was the break: Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 4 of 8
Were there any accidents/life changes/medication changes/etc. immediately prior to the onset of the tinnitus: (check one) Yes No If so, which event: (check one) Noise Exposure Head/neck trauma Motor Vehicle Accident Change in hearing Stress Change in health/disease Change in Medication Other: Other Are you sensitive to loud noise(s): (check one) Yes No If so, what noise(s): When did the sensitivity begin: What happened before the sensitivity began: Do you have hearing loss: (check one) Yes No If so, when was your last hearing evaluation: Where was the test completed: What were the results: Do you currently wear a hearing aid(s): (check one) Yes No If so, does it help reduce the awareness of your tinnitus: (check one) Yes No Have you ever been exposed to loud noise: (check one) Yes If so, when: What type of noise: (check all that apply) Military Recreational Employment Other: Do/Did you wear hearing protection devices: (check one) Always Sometimes Never No Any family history of tinnitus: (check one) Yes No If so, who: Do you consider yourself to be a tense/stressed person: (check one) Yes No Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 5 of 8
What do you do to relax: (check all that apply) Exercise Listen to music Massage Meditation Yoga Other: Do you suffer from headaches/migraines: (check one) Yes No If so, frequency: Treatment(s): Rank the following in order of your preferred treatment: (1- first, 3- last) Hearing Loss Noise Sensitivity Tinnitus Current medications, supplements, vitamins- prescription or over-the-counter (OTC): Drug Name Dosage (mg) Frequency (how often) Route (into body) *continue on a separate page, if needed Do you currently use recreational drugs (circle one): Yes No If yes, what drugs: How often (circle one): Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely Do you currently use any tobacco products (circle one): Yes No Quit, when: If yes, what do you use (circle one): Cigarettes Cigars Pipe Smokeless Other: If yes, amount of use per day: Do you currently drink alcoholic beverages (circle one): Yes No If yes, how often (circle one): Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally Rarely Allergies (foods, medications, plastics, latex, etc.): Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 6 of 8
Have you experienced any of the following major medical conditions (check all that apply): AIDS/HIV Arthritis Blood Disorders Cancer Chicken Pox Depression Diabetes Diphtheria Fatigue Genetic Disorders Headaches Head Injury Heart Problems High Blood Pressure High Fevers Influenza Malaria Measles Meningitis Mumps Scarlet Fever Stroke TMJ Typhoid Encephalitis Malaise Vascular Problems Other: Please circle all medical symptoms or conditions that apply: Eye problems (such as blurred or double vision, pain): Yes No Nose, throat, or mouth problems (such as trouble swallowing, nose bleeds, dental issues): Yes No Cardiovascular issues (such as hypertension, chest pain, swelling, palpitations): Yes No Respiratory issues (such as shortness of breath, cough, wheezing): Yes No Gastrointestinal issues (such as nausea, vomiting, weight changes, diarrhea, pain): Yes No Musculoskeletal issues (such as joint pain, swelling, recent trauma): Yes No Neurological symptoms (such as numbness, headaches, tingling, seizures, muscle weakness): Yes No Psychiatric issues (such as depression, anxiety, compulsions): Yes No Endocrine symptoms (such as frequent urination, hot flashes): Yes No Hematologic/lymphatic symptoms (such as bleeding gums, bruising, swollen glands): Yes No Allergic/immunologic symptoms (such as hives, asthma, itching, immune deficiency): Yes No Comments related to Review of Symptoms above: Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 7 of 8
Please check all of the medical conditions that apply: Developmental disorder/delay If checked, please explain: Dizziness or unsteadiness If checked, is it accompanied by (circle all that apply): Vomiting Nausea Ear Noises/tinnitus If so, when: Ear deformity Ear drainage Ear pain Family history of hearing loss If checked, who is the family member: History of ear infections History of earwax buildup Previous ear surgery If so, when: Sinus/allergy problems Other (please describe): Tinnitus Case History Form 11/2015 Page 8 of 8