Key Features100 Questions & Answers About MigraineKatherine A. Henry, MD, NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center, Anthony P. Bossis, PhD, NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center ▪ Concise, easy-to-read paperback book. ▪ The question and answer format mimics an actual physician consultation. ▪ Provides both the patient’s and physician’s perspective on migraine. ▪ Provides practical answers to questions about treatment options, quality of life, care giving, sources of support, and much more. ▪ Written by a neurologist with extensive experience treating patients with migraine and a clinical psychologist who is a pain management expert
Table of Contents Part 1. All About MigraineQuestions 1–17 give basic background about migraine, including: ▪ What is the history of migraine? ▪ What is a migraine? ▪ What are the changes that occur in the brain that lead to migraines? ▪ What causes migraine?Part 2.Treatment and the Doctor’s VisitQuestions 18–46 describe how migraine is treated: ▪ What types of pharmacological approaches do physicians use in the treatment of migraine? ▪ What are some of the medications my doctor might recommend or prescribe? ▪ What if none of my usual migraine treatments work? At what point do I go to the emergency room?Part 3. Migraine Across the LifespanQuestions 47–52 detail how migraine affects people of different age groups, including: ▪ How common is migraine in children? Is migraine different in children than they are in adults? ▪ Why does it seem that women have more migraines than men? ▪ What happens to migraine during pregnancy?Part 4. Managing Your Migraines:Taking ControlQuestions 53–72 describe strategies for alleviating or preventing migraines, such as: ▪ Does it help to keep track of my migraines? ▪ What is a migraine trigger? ▪ Why is it important to identify my triggers? How can I identify what my migraine triggers are?Part 5.The Emotional Side of Migraine: Learning to CopeQuestions 73–88 discusses psychological problems that may be associated with migraine, including: ▪ I’ve been feeling increasingly depressed and anxious. Is there a connection between depression, anxiety, and migraine? ▪ My doctor prescribed an antidepressant medication for me. Does this mean that my migraines are caused by depression? ▪ I find myself struggling with emotions such as anger, guilt, and shame. Are these types of feelings common?Part 6. Complementary and Alternative MedicineQuestions 89–100 discuss non-standard treatments for migraine, including: ▪ What is complementary and alternative medicine? ▪ What are the primary treatments included in complementary and alternative medicine? ▪ When should I consult with a CAM practitioner or think about using a complementary and alternative treatment?Feature: Exercises for Migraine PreventionAppendixA list of web sites, organizations, and literature to help migraine patients and their families find additional information on general and specific topics related to migraines.