Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches

William B. Young, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHS and Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FAHS, FAAN, FACP

Brain and Life Books

The book is geared toward the patient and their families and is written in a style that is easily understood;
Provide advice on how to select a doctor and what information to provide to the doctor;
Provides specific examples of all types of headaches and a real feeling for the condition;
Takes a systematic approach to alternative treatments and provides evidence to support how these treatments can help alleviate headache symptoms.

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches

William B. Young, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHS and Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FAHS, FAAN, FACP

Description

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches focuses on the many myths that exist around headaches and dispels common misperceptions by providing simple explanations on how headaches occur, and, most importantly, how to treat them. The authors give real, practical advice: when and how to manage your headaches, when to seek treatment, and when to be concerned. From vitamins to prescription meds; from when to go to the emergency department to optimizing doctor visits; options for managing headaches are presented in this accessible and easy-to-read resource.

The more you know about headache, including the mechanisms that cause pain, the better you and your family can manage this common and chronic condition. Through the use of patient stories, a glossary of terms for easy reference, and key points for quick retention, this book is a high-quality resource for people looking for empowerment and a sense of control.

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches

William B. Young, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHS and Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FAHS, FAAN, FACP

Brain and Life Books

Table of Contents
About the ANN's Neurology NowTM Books Series
Lisa M. Shulman, MD
Preface
Section 1: Managing Your Headaches
Chapter 1: Introduction: Why is Headache so Important?
Chapter 2: Pain, Disability, and Stigma in Persons with Headache
Chapter 3: Classification and Diagnosis of Headache
Chapter 4: Managing Headaches
Chapter 5: Headaches Requiring Urgent Medical Attention
Section 2: Primary Headache Disorders
Chapter 6: Migraine: Causes and Triggers
Chapter 7: Treating Migraine with Medication
Chapter 8: Alternative and Behavioral Treatments for Migraine
Chapter 9: Migraine in Children
Chapter 10: Managing the Conditions That Often Coexist with Migraine
Chapter 11: Tension-Type Headache
Chapter 12: Cluster Headache
Chapter 13: Unusual Primary Headaches
Section 3: Secondary Headaches and Neuralgias
Chapter 14: Sinus Headache and Nasal Disease
Chapter 15: Disorders of the Neck
Chapter 16: Post-Traumatic Headache
Chapter 17: Trigeminal Neuralgia
Chapter 18: Atypical Facial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorder
Glossary
Appendix 1: Tests that Might Help Headache Sufferers
Appendix 2: Resources for Patients with Headache Disorders
About the American Academy of Neurology and American Brain Foundation
Index

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches

William B. Young, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHS and Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FAHS, FAAN, FACP

Brain and Life Books

Author Information

William B. Young, MD, FAHS, FAAN is professor of neurology, director of the inpatient headache unit at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Young is a Fellow of the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology. He received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed a residency in neurology at Tufts University School of Medicine and the New England Medical Center in Boston.

Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FACP, FAHS, FAAN is professor of neurology and director of the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Silberstein is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Headache Society, and the American Academy of Neurology. He is past president of the American Headache Society and the Philadelphia Neurologic society. He received his medical degree from The University of Pennsylvania and completed a residency in neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He has written over 300 publications and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Headache Society in 2016.