In this book, the authors explain what information you should record for your physician, what a physician is looking for in a neurological examination, and what to do, or not to do, to reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches. They discuss the effects of stress, psychological factors, food triggers, and environmental risks and explain the symptoms of migraine, cluster, and tension-type headaches, as well as less common types. Common concerns and misconceptions are addressed and current knowledge about headache causes is explained in understandable terms. The newest and most effective medications and their possible side effects are evaluated.

Klappentext

Headaches seriously affect the quality of life for millions of sufferers. The result range from lost productivity and lost income to restricted ability and low self-esteem. For many it takes years to find the appropriate medication. In this accessible book the authors explain what information you should record for your physician, what a physician is looking for in a neurological examination, and what you should and should not do to reduce the frequency and severity of your headaches. The authors discuss various important aspects of headaches. Topics include: the effects of stress, psychological factors, food triggers, and environmental risks, the symptoms of migraine, cluster and tension-type headaches, and others. This book is a must-have for anybody suffering from headaches.

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Contents Introduction 1 Headache for History Buffs 2 Maybe I Have a Sinus Headache 3 Maybe It's All Due to Stress 4 Are You Sure I Don't Have a Brain Tumor? 5 What Causes Headaches? 6 Don't Make It Worse 7 What Can I Do About My Headaches? 8 What Do I Have to Look Forward To? 9 Here's the Take-Home Message INDEX