Migraine: Everything You [Mass Market Paperback]

Arthur Elkind (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

NEW HOPE FOR MIGRAINES
It has been estimated that nearly twenty-five million Americans suffer from migraines. the number could be even higher since many victims of migraines endure in silence, embarrassed and apologetic for the invisible, often excruciating pain that disables them for hours, or days at a time. The good news is: there are ways to prevent, relieve, and often cure migraines. Dr. Arthur Elkind, with years of success in treating migraines and other types of headaches, now offers new information and hope for relief.

FIND OUT
How to identify your headache as a migraine
What advanced symptoms signal a migraine is starting
How to pinpoint and avoid migraine triggers
How emotional stress affects headaches
Why family history plays a role in migraines
How PMS, estrogen, pregnancy, and menopause all have an effect on migraines
How to recognize and treat migraines in children
When to seek prompt medical attention for your headache
How doctors diagnose migraines
What kind of drugs and pain medicines are now available
Which natural alternatives help you avoid or relive migraines
> What your chances are of becoming migraine-free

INCLUDES:
A glossary of terms and treatments and Sources of Help: Organizations, books, videos, and on-line informationNEW HOPE FOR MIGRAINES
It has been estimated that nearly twenty-five million Americans suffer from migraines. the number could be even higher since many victims of migraines endure in silence, embarrassed and apologetic for the invisible, often excruciating pain that disables them for hours, or days at a time. The good news is: there are ways to prevent, relieve, and often cure migraines. Dr. Arthur Elkind, with years of success in treating migraines and other types of headaches, now offers new information and hope for relief.

FIND OUT
How to identify your headache as a migraine
What advanced symptoms signal a migraine is starting
How to pinpoint and avoid migraine triggers
How emotional stress affects headaches
Why family history plays a role in migraines
How PMS, estrogen, pregnancy, and menopause all have an effect on migraines
How to recognize and treat migraines in children
When to seek prompt medical attention for your headache
How doctors diagnose migraines
What kind of drugs and pain medicines are now available
Which natural alternatives help you avoid or relive migraines
>What your chances are of becoming migraine-free

INCLUDES:
A glossary of terms and treatments and Sources of Help: Organizations, books, videos, and on-line information

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About the Author

Arthur Elkind, M.D., is the Director of the Elkind Headache Center, in Mount Vernon, New York.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Avon (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0380790777
• ISBN-13: 978-0380790777
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,545,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Now--I Have A Headache, August 27, 2000

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This review is from: Migraine: Everything You (Mass Market Paperback)

There are headaches and then there are migraine headaches. The difference is an emotionally and physically inbalance of toleration. In this easy to read informative book, Dr. Elkind has put together in Q and A form some of the more recent solutions for migraine sufferers.

Interestingly, migraines can be genetic. I have a very good friend who has kept track of her medical history and found that on her maternal side, migraines run rampant. She has also found that one of her triggers to such pain is bologna--the food. I have witnessed her using ice packs, darkened rooms, medications--anything to stop the excrutiating pain which sometimes goes on for days. I must admit though, I have also noticed her using her migraines as a way to defer from work or any unwanted activity. Leading me to believe, as mentioned in the book, migraines can almost be emotionally contagious.

I liked the way this book is arranged and can be used often by sufferers or those around migraine patients. It is helpful and fairly complete. There are some newer meds on the pharmacutical market now. But, all in all a good additon to medical collections.

Your interest & comment votes are appreciated--CDS