Anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of electromagnetic sensitivity (electrosmog).
Family history
- Are there other people in your family who believe you are electromagnetically sensitive?
Social history
- Are there radio masts, power lines, transformer and radar installations, or other “electromagnetic emitting” devices in your home environment?
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed symptoms such as headaches, difficulty concentrating, or skin changes for which you have no other explanation?
Vegetative history
- Do you smoke? If so, how many cigarettes, cigars, or pipes per day?
- Do you drink alcohol? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses of it per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (multiple chemical sensitivity/chemical intolerance).
