A practical guide for people suffering from migraine and their loved ones to better understand and manage this debilitating disease.
Inside “The Basics of Migraine” you will discover:
• The prevalence, significance and impact of migraine.
• How to best prepare for your initial evaluation to partner with your healthcare provider to obtain the best possible results.
• Common misdiagnoses of migraine and understanding why migraine is the correct diagnosis.
• The phases and associated symptoms of migraine that makes this disease so much more than just a headache.
• Treatment, treatment, and more treatment: Diet modifications, Lifestyle practices, Medications, Injection treatments and More!
• Simple illustrations to understand complex concepts including migraine pathophysiology, the migraine threshold and central sensitization.
• A caution for ‘quick fix’ painkillers and how they may be increasing your pain.
• Answers to the most commonly encountered questions asked by patients in a headache clinic (FAQs) and some additional resources.