Headaches That Persist
Preface
Why this book was written
Neurologist (headache specialty) contributors and reviewers
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Is it a migraine or a bad headache?
What causes a headache?
Prevalence of headaches
Effects of headaches on society
Chapter 2
Headache categories
Rare headaches
Strokes and headaches
Chapter 3
Acute medicines
Over-the-counter remedies for headaches
Headaches due to disease
Chapter 4
How headaches are treated by headache medicines
What are preventative medicines?
Why are preventative medicines used?
What is their purpose?
Categories of preventative medicines
Drugs: effects, effectiveness and side effects
Chapter 5
Migralex (a new alternative)
Alternative treatments for headaches
Non-pharmacological issues
Botox used to treat headaches
Chapter 6
Self-help techniques
Home remedies
Workplace issues
Meditation and headaches
Chapter 7
Headache triggers
Caffeine and headaches (good news and bad news)
Social support
Chapter 8
Tests for headaches
Headaches in the emergency room
Headaches after head injuries
Neck problems and headaches
Chapter 9
Chronic daily headaches
Fibromyalgia and headaches
Chronic fatigue syndrome and headaches
Chapter 10
Women’s issues
Menstrual migraines
Pregnancy and headaches
Oral contraceptives
Chapter 11
Headaches in children
Adolescents and headaches
Headache in people over 50
Chapter 12
Travel and headaches
Stress and headaches
Environment and headaches
Chapter 13
How to prepare for your physician
Diaries and record keeping for headaches
People with disabilities who get headaches
Chapter 14
Drawing from resources
Canada
United States
US major headache centres and clinics
Europe
Disabled resources in Canada
How to use the internet to locate headache research
Appendix A: Poster
Index
