Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches focuses on the many myths that exist around headaches and dispels common misperceptions by providing simple explanations on how headaches occur, and, most importantly, how to treat them. The authors give real, practical advice: when and how to manage your headaches, when to seek treatment, and when to be concerned. From vitamins to prescription meds; from when to go to the emergency department to optimizing doctor visits; options for managing headaches are presented in this accessible and easy-to-read resource.

The more you know about headache, including the mechanisms that cause pain, the better you and your family can manage this common and chronic condition. Through the use of patient stories, a glossary of terms for easy reference, and key points for quick retention, this book is a high-quality resource for people looking for empowerment and a sense of control.

Table of Contents
Section 1: Managing Your Headaches
1- Introduction: Why Is Headache So Important?
2- Pain, Disability, and Stigma in Persons with Headache
3- The History of Headache
4- Headaches Requiring Urgent Medical Attention
5- Managing Headaches, an Overview
Section 2: Primary Headache Disorders
6- Migraine: Causes and Triggers
7- Treating Migraine with Medication
8- Alternative and Behavioral Treatments for Migraine
9- Migraine in Kids
10- Managing the Conditions That Often Coexist with Migraine
11- Tension-Type Headache
12- Cluster Headache
13- Unusual Primary Headaches
Section 3: Secondary Headaches and Neuralgias
14- Sinus Headache and Nasal Disease
15- Disorders of the Neck
16- Post-Traumatic Headache
17- Atypical Facial Pain
18- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Glossary
Appendix - Resources for Patients with Headache Disorders
Index