Product Description

At least one in ten people suffer from migraine. It is not simply a problem affecting women but also young children and a good third of sufferers are men. "The Migraine Handbook" looks at the mystery and social stigma of migraine from all perspectives, details its symptoms and addresses the questions of whether it is hereditary, how it relates to hormone levels, age and factors such as noise, light, certain types of dairy foods, caffeine-rich foods and food additives, overwork and excessive exercise, all of which are common triggers. The book is full of grapevine advice from scores of sufferers and details of what to avoid and how to cope with attacks. It also provides an in-depth look at treatments such as acupuncture, yoga and homeopathy. Now fully updated to include the latest drugs available to migraine sufferers, this new edition of "The Migraine Handbook" points the way forward for doctors and sufferers alike and helps them to come to terms with, and conquer, migraine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #506471 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 174 pages

From the Back Cover
At least one in ten people in the UK suffers from migraine and this authoritative and up-to-date handbook is an important step in understanding and overcoming the problem
The Migraine Handbook looks at the mystery of migraine from all perspectives. It details its symptoms and addresses the question of whether it is hereditary; it looks at how it relates to hormone levels, age and factors such as noise, light, excessive exercise and certain types of foods, all of which are common triggers. Drawing on 40 years of expertise in patient support and full of grapevine advice from scores of sufferers, the book offers:
- advice on how to avoid attacks, and how to cope with them when they occur
- an in-depth look at the treatments currently on offer including the latest information on the drug treatments available and a look at their effectiveness and side-effects
- information on the value of alternative treatments
- advice on how you can help yourself
Written with the full authority and backing of the Migraine Action Association, this important book is essential reading for migraine sufferers everywhere.
An established self-help author, Jenny Lewis has been a journalist for thirty years having worked on newspapers and women's magazines and as a freelance writer. She also worked as an information officer for the Consumer Council and is a Relate counsellor.

Customer Reviews

The comprehensive book for migraine sufferers.
To migraine sufferers (1 in 10 of us!) this book should be at the centre of your library of research. As a severe sufferer myself this book proved to be the most helpful and informative source in the fight against the migraine. The myriad causes of migraine are covered in a clear concise manner. Helpful hints on how to avoid, or lessen the severity of an attack are provided- from the obvious avoidance of particular foods to checking that teeth are not the cause. The most modern range of homeopathic and medical treatments are covered - vital in convincing the unsympathetic doctor to your plight and getting help. The most important reason for buying this book is the vast array of personal stories told by sufferers. In a world where most people believe the migraine to be nothing more than a headache this aspect of the book saved me when I felt I could no longer cope - knowing you are not alone is sometimes the best cure of all. I recommend this book to anyone who suffers from this disabling and widely misunderstood affliction.

A very useful little book
I am hard-pressed to think of any way in which this book could be improved. If you suffer from migraine - or knows someone else who does - it could be essential reading. It opened my eyes about the drug treatments now available, for example. It's a bargain price, too.