Headaches and migraine affect up to 10 million people in the UK and are one of the common problems seen in doctors’ surgeries and emergency departments. The profound effect they have on daily life means that they are now viewed by the World Health Organisation as one of the world’s most disabling diseases. This new edition of Coping with Headaches and Migraine explains how lifestyle measures can help and updates the research on causes, treatments and ways to cope. It explores genetic factors in migraine and the increasing use of non-drug treatments such as nerve stimulation. Topics include: migraine and its varying symptoms, cluster headache, tension headache, daily headaches, medication overuse headache, causes and triggers, medical help and drugs, diet, exercise, lifestyle, non-drug strategies and complementary remedies, headaches affecting women at various stages of their lives, research and future approaches to treatment.

Discusses migraines and other kinds of headaches and what can be done to get rid of them.

Draws on the latest scientific findings to identify the unique characteristics, chemical makeups, and structural differences of migraine-prone brains, offering insight into the role of the central nervous system while outlining a comprehensive program to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. Reprint.

It's not just another headache: when a migraine strikes, life stops while you deal with the blinding pain, sometimes accompanied by debilitating nausea, impaired sight, and sensitivity to light, sound, and smell. Unfortunately, many of the recommended cures just don't work. Find out exactly what a migraine is (and isn't) using the checklist of symptoms, and how to find relief. What are the newest remedies and who can they help? Does what you eat make a difference? Do hormone levels help cause migraines? And, why do women experience these killer headaches so much more than men? You'll see how to get the right diagnosis, and be your own best advocate. There's no need to suffer anymore, because this advice offers a variety of solutions to help you feel better.

Millions of people are suffering from migraines and are looking for pain relief and treatments. This is another very informative book by Robert Rymore. He continues with his interest in writing medical educational guides. This guide is intended to be a tool, one that will give you a lot of helpful information and hopefully some pain relief. Migraines are a painful and distressing condition that blights the lives of sufferers. The aim of this book is to explain the many different treatments that are available to sufferers as well as to share other people's personal experience of migraines and the tips and tricks that they use to help manage their migraines. The book will begin by explaining what a migraine is and detail the symptoms that are experienced by sufferers. The various triggers for migraines will be discussed as well as the different treatments - both medical and natural. Later on in the book there are also detailed chapters on practical tips that the reader can use to help address the causes of their migraines. Whether stress or hormones are a factor, the reader will find chapters on how to better manage these issues. By learning more about migraines, their causes, and the steps that can be taken to better manage the condition, the reader can gain some control over their lives by taking the necessary steps to reduce the chances of a migraine and learn about the various methods that are available to treat and manage the migraines more effectively. Diet is also covered: it isn't a good idea to radically change the diet, or to drastically alter the daily routine, as both of these factors can make the occurrence of migraines worse, especially if they are induced by low blood sugar or if they are stress-related. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. The content is informative, educative and easy to understand.

Twelve percent of the world's population is affected by migraines, tallying up to more than 35 million people in the US alone. The World Health Organization lists it among the top ten most disabling conditions. But even with those numbers, why are we still plagued with this disorder and what can we do, in our daily lives, to manage this devastating and demoralizing brain illness? Understanding Your Migraines: A Guide for Patients and Families addresses, in clear prose: · The impact migraines can have on your life, and your family's; · How to communicate and work with your medical team to make sure nothing is overlooked in your quest to conquer your migraines; · Non-medicinal and new experimental ways to reduce migraine symptoms; · The special and important cases of dealing with migraine during pregnancy, in children, and in adolescents; · How you can find online and community resources for learning more. Understanding Your Migraine: A Guide for Patients and Families brings together the expertise of two eminent headache neurologists, Dr. Morris Levin and Dr. Thomas Ward, who have each been caring for headache patients for more than 35 years. Peppered with patient cases to show how to successfully deal with a variety of headache issues, the authors address common concerns in an easy-to-read and comprehensive manner, making this a must-have on every bedside table.