Waubonsee Community College

Navigating life with migraine and other headaches, William B. Young, Stephen D. Silberstein

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Navigating life with migraine and other headaches

974612704

William B. Young, Stephen D. Silberstein

Neurology now books

"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"--Provided by publisher

Section 1: Managing Your Headaches -- 1- Introduction: Why Is Headache So Important? -- 2- Pain, Disability, and Stigma in Persons with Headache -- 3- Classification and Diagnosis of Headache -- 4- Managing Headaches -- 5- Headaches Requiring Urgent Medical Attention -- 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 Children -- 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- Trigeminal Neuralgia -- 18- Atypical Facial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorder -- Glossary -- Appendix 1- Tests That May Help Patients With Headache -- Appendix 2- Resources for Patients with Headache Disorders -- About the American Academy of Neurology -- Index