DisorderScreening questions
Anxiety10,11 Over the past two weeks, have you felt nervous, anxious, or “on the edge”?
Over the past two weeks, have you been unable to stop or control your worrying?
Chronic fatigue syndromeHave you had more than six months of fatigue that is not relieved by rest and is severe enough to limit your daily activities?
Have you had any of the following symptoms: fever, sore throat, enlarged or painful nodes, muscle weakness or pain, headaches, joint aches, trouble concentrating, or sleep disturbance? Did any of these symptoms occur over several hours to days?
Depression12 Over the past two weeks, have you felt “down,” depressed, or hopeless?
Over the past two weeks, have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things?
FibromyalgiaHave you had whole-body pain for a long time?
Are various parts of your body painful to touch?
Do you have trouble sleeping?
Do you feel tired more days than not, without an identifiable reason?
Irritable bowel syndromeFor three months or more in the past year:
Have you had abdominal pain or discomfort that is not relieved with a bowel movement? If so, has the pain or discomfort been associated with a change in stool frequency or appearance?
Do you have other symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, nausea, feeling full soon after starting to eat, or bloating?
Restless legs syndrome13 Do you have uncomfortable or unpleasant leg sensations when sitting or lying down?
Do you have an urge to move when sitting or lying down?
Are your symptoms worse when you are lying down than when moving around?
Are your symptoms relieved by moving around or walking?
Are your symptoms worse at night?
Sleep apnea14 Assess patient for elevated body mass index and hypertension.
Do you snore?
Does your snoring bother other people?
How often have others noticed pauses in your breathing while sleeping?
Are you tired after sleeping?
Are you tired during the day?
Have you ever fallen asleep while driving?
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction15,16 Do you have pain in your temples, face, temporomandibular joint, or jaws at least once a week?
Do you have pain at least once a week when you open your mouth wide or chew?