Symptoms Info

Symptoms Information

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Dr. Joseph Burrascano's List of Symptoms

( http://www.ilads.org/files/burrascano_0905.pdf )

CHECK LIST OF CURRENT SYMPTOMS: 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 and specific co-infections are clustered to clarify diagnoses and to better display multisystem involvement.

Have you had any of the following in relation to this illness? (CIRCLE “NO” OR “YES”)

Tick bite N Y “EM” rash (discrete circle) N Y

Spotted rash over large area N Y Linear, red streaks N Y

SYMPTOM OR SIGN

Persistent swollen glands

Sore throat

Fevers

Sore soles, esp. in the AM

Joint pain

Fingers, toes

Ankles, wrists

Knees, elbows

Hips, shoulders

Joint swelling

Fingers, toes

Ankles, wrists

Knees, elbows

Hips, shoulders

Unexplained back pain

Stiffness of the joints or back

Muscle pain or cramps

Obvious muscle weakness

Twitching of the face or other muscles

Confusion, difficulty thinking

Difficulty with concentration, reading, problem absorbing new information

Word search, name block

Forgetfulness, poor short term memory, poor attention

Disorientation: getting lost, going to wrong places

Speech errors- wrong word, misspeaking

Mood swings, irritability, depression

Anxiety, panic attacks

Psychosis (hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, bipolar)

Tremor

Seizures

Headache

Light sensitivity

Sound sensitivity

Vision: double, blurry, floaters

Ear pain

Hearing: buzzing, ringing, decreased hearing

Increased motion sickness, vertigo, spinning

Off balance, “tippy” feeling

Lightheadedness, wooziness, unavoidable need to sit or lie

Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing sensations, shooting pains, skin hypersensitivity

Facial paralysis-Bell's Palsy

Dental pain

Neck creaks and cracks, stiffness, neck pain

Fatigue, tired, poor stamina

Insomnia, fractionated sleep, early awakening

Excessive night time sleep

Napping during the day

Unexplained weight gain

Unexplained weight loss

Unexplained hair loss

Pain in genital area

Unexplained menstrual irregularity

Unexplained milk production; breast pain

Irritable bladder or bladder dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction

Loss of libido

Queasy stomach or nausea

Heartburn, stomach pain

Constipation

Diarrhea

Low abdominal pain, cramps

Heart murmur or valve prolapse?

Heart palpitations or skips

“Heart block” on EKG

Chest wall pain or ribs sore

Head congestion

Breathlessness, “air hunger”, unexplained chronic cough

Night sweats

Exaggerated symptoms or worse hangover from alcohol

Symptom flares every 4 wks.

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