Headache Help

Many people who suffer from headaches never consult a doctor, believing that no help is available, while others become frustrated and give up the search for relief. Fully revised and updated, this valuable book can save you time and trouble and help you stop the pain. It describes the full range of treatment options for migraines, cluster headaches, and tension headaches. It includes easy-to-understand information on the actions and side effects of hundreds of over-the-counter and prescription medications that prevent or abort headaches or dull the pain of a headache in progress. Special highlights:Details on the medications that have revolutionized migraine treatmentDiscussion of how hormones affect migrainesQuick-reference guides to the medications that are most likely to work for your particular conditionHelpful suggestions on how to describe your headache to your physicianHard-to-come-by information on headaches in children, teens, women, and people over fiftyAlternative treatments, including herbs and acupunctureSelf-help strategies such as relaxation techniques and biofeedbackA national index of headache clinics and organizations