Headache Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Migraine, Tension, Cluster, Rebound, and Other Types of Headaches, With Facts About the Cause and Prevention

by Matthews, Dawn D.

• ISBN13: 9780780803374
• ISBN10: 078080337X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Omnigraphics Inc

Summary

Consumer text contains information about the causes, prevention, and treatment of the most common types of headaches, including migraine, tension, cluster, and rebound headaches. Discusses medications and other treatments including acupuncture, oxygen therapy, biofeedback, and relaxation.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Part I: Types of Headaches
Headaches: An Overview	3	(20)
Frequently Asked Questions about Headaches	23	(8)
Migraine Headaches	31	(10)
Tension-Type Headaches	41	(6)
Cluster Headaches	47	(4)
Rebound Headaches	51	(4)
Other Causes of Headache Pain	55	(8)
Childhood Headaches	63	(10)
Part II: Causes and Prevention of Headaches
Prevention of Migraine Headaches	73	(14)
Headaches, Stress, and ``Moods''	87	(4)
Depression and Headaches	91	(4)
Environmental and Physical Factors	95	(2)
Diet and Headaches	97	(4)
Caffeine and Headaches	101	(4)
Part III: Treatment of Headaches
The Best Medicine for Headaches	105	(10)
Opioid Drugs for Headaches	115	(8)
Guide to Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers	123	(6)
Acupuncture	129	(20)
Biofeedback, Deep Relaxation, and Massage Therapy in Headache Management	149	(10)
Oxygen Therapy	159	(4)
Alternative Medicine	163	(4)
Experimental Treatments	167	(10)
The Truth about Choosing Medical Treatments	177	(4)
Tips for Dealing with Chronic Pain	181	(18)
Part IV: Headaches, Hormones, and Other Co-Existing Conditions
Women and Headaches: An Overview	199	(12)
Oral Contraceptives and Headaches	211	(4)
Migraine during Pregnancy	215	(12)
Migraine during Menopause	227	(6)
Migraine and Co-Existing Conditions	233	(10)
Sinusitis and Headaches	243	(6)
Headaches and Stroke Risks	249	(24)
Brain Tumors and Headache Pain	273	(8)
Part V: Additional Help and Information
Glossary	281	(14)
Clinical Trials	295	(8)
Getting Good Care from Managed Care	303	(6)
Headache Clinics	309	(6)
Headache Resources on the Internet	315	(4)
Recommended Reading	319	(6)
Index	325