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Migraines For Dummies
Diane Stafford (Author), Jennifer Shoquist (Author)
9781394357833, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 25 September 2025
336 pages
23.1 x 18.5 x 1 cm, 0.454 kg
Listen up and lock down today's best migraine pain solutions Haven't you spent enough time juggling schedules and cancelling events when headache pain sidelined you? You can put those days behind you with up-to-date information on the when-why-how of migraines and a whole-of-body approach to micromanaging them. Migraines For Dummies supplies the answers you've been looking for in the form of straightforward explanations and reliable advice to help you tackle symptoms, avoid triggers, and find the best medical support. You'll explore new drug therapies, including prescription meds, over-the-counter drugs, nerve stimulators, and alternative remedies. Plus, learn how to reduce migraine frequency by tweaking diet, sleep, and exercise. Updated with the latest research, this Dummies guide shows you how to balance medical care and lifestyle adjustments to fix that aching head of yours and upgrade your quality of life once and for all. Millions suffer from migraines. That's why it's key to stay on top of developments in diagnosis and treatment. If you or someone you love wrestles with headaches on a regular basis, let Migraines For Dummies deliver topnotch ideas that will change your life forever.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Migraines 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Migraines 7 Chapter 2: Navigating Your Migraine Symptoms 17 Chapter 3: Identifying Your Migraine Triggers 25 Part 2: Seeking a Proper Diagnosis 39 Chapter 4: Distinguishing a Migraine from Other Headaches 41 Chapter 5: Turning to Your Doctor for Help 65 Chapter 6: Having Your Head Examined and Developing a Treatment Plan 79 Part 3: Eradicating Your Migraine Pain 89 Chapter 7: Getting Relief without a Prescription 91 Chapter 8: Tackling Pain with Prescription Drugs and More 101 Chapter 9: Checking Out Alternative Remedies 129 Part 4: Committing to Lifestyle Changes 145 Chapter 10: Acknowledging the Power of Dietary Triggers 147 Chapter 11: Exercising without Triggering a Migraine 161 Chapter 12: Eyeing Environmental Enemies 171 Chapter 13: Fixing Disordered Sleep 181 Part 5: Sharing Your Migraine Truth 197 Chapter 14: Living the Good Life as a Migraineur 199 Chapter 15: Keeping a Cool (Migraine) Head at Work 209 Part 6: Brainstorming Special-Situation Migraines 221 Chapter 16: Spotting Dangerous Headaches 223 Chapter 17: Understanding Hormone-Linked Migraines 231 Chapter 18: Helping Little Ones Conquer Big Headaches 243 Chapter 19: Coping with Sex Headaches 265 Chapter 20: Dismantling Stress-Related Migraine Attacks 271 Chapter 21: Mastering Migraines as You Age 279 Part 7: The Part of Tens 291 Chapter 22: Ten Things You Can Do for the Migraineur You Love 293 Chapter 23: Ten Ways NOT to Treat a Migraine 299 Index 305
Subject Areas: Medicine: general issues [MB]
