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Table 1 Headache questions in the second questionnaire (Q2)

From: The validity of questionnaire-based diagnoses: the third Nord-Trøndelag Health Study 2006–2008

Questions

Answer options

17. (a) Have you suffered from headache during the last 12 months?

(b) If yes; what type of headache?

(a) Yes/No (no: go to question 24)

(b) Migraine/other headache

18. State the average number of headache days per month

<1 day/1–6 days/7–14 days/>14 days

19. Usually, what is the pain intensity?

Mild (does not inhibit daily activities)/moderate (inhibiting, but not preventing daily activities)/severe (daily activities suspended)

20. For how long does the headache attack usually last?

<4 h/4 h–1 day/1–3 days/>3 days

21. Is the headache usually accompanied or dominated by: (a) Pulsating pain? (b) Pressing pain? (c) One-sided pain (right or left)? (d) Getting worse by physical activity? (e) Nausea and/or vomiting? (f) Increased sensitivity to light and sound?

(a–f) Yes/No

22. Prior to or during headache; could you temporary have: (a) Visual disturbance? (flickering lights, spots or lines, loss of vision) (b) Sensory symptoms in one hands or half of the face

(a–b) Yes/No

23. State the number of days in the past 3 months you missed work or school because of headache?