Migraines For Dummies

Your complete guide to taking charge of your migraines and getting your life back, Migraines For Dummies offers a focused, fleshed-out program that works in the real world. This friendly guide fills you in on what you need to know to:

• Understand migraines and why you get them
• Relieve symptoms
• Pinpoint pain triggers
• Sort through the various medications
• Evaluate alternative remedies
• Make simple migraine-busting lifestyle changes
• Stop migraines from disrupting your family and work lives
• Find a good doctor to help you manage the beast

The authors look at the whole spectrum of the problem—from dealing with the number-one issue of pain relief, to handling the peripheral problems like absences from work skepticism from friends, and impact on family. They also explore a range of critical related issues, including:

• Different types of migraines, including abdominal, ocular, hemiplegic, opthamoplegic, and women’s hormonal migraines
• Triggers, such as environmental allergens, stress, dietary triggers, and even exercises that can cause migraines
• Over-the-counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements
• Biofeedback, meditation, massage, acupuncture, and other alternative remedies
• The pros and cons of prescription remedies, including ergotamine derivatives, antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, botox and more

You’ve tried Aunt Edna’s camphor-soaked head cloths. Now explore a sensible, medically sound approach, and get on the road to full-fledged pain relief with Migraines For Dummies.