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.

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.

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