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Science brings hope for headache sufferers


Headaches are universal. Most of us experience occasional, mild tension- type headaches, but these rarely cause any major problems. More severe, recurrent headaches, however, are a different story. One in three people experience migraines at some point in their lives. Migraines cause debilitating head pain, associated with other features such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to lights, noise and movement. Many people


with migraine also experience aura, a period of neurological impairment usually affecting vision, but which can also impair speech, sensation, co- ordination or cognition. To make things worse, many


migraine sufferers are dismissed by doctors; it’s all too common for them to be told that they just have to learn to live with their headaches. However, help is now at hand.


Dr Mark Weatherall, consultant neurologist and headache specialist at the London Headache Centre, has drawn on over 20 years’ experience as a neurologist, both in NHS and private practice in the UK, to produce Living with Headaches. This book covers the headache basics (the common types of headache and how they are diagnosed), the science behind headaches, and treatment options — from lifestyle modifications to surgery — and goes on to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about headaches. “People who suffer from


headaches, and those who care for them, will find Living with Headaches very helpful in helping them understand headaches better, and in providing some practical


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A new book, by Dr Mark Weatherall of the London Headache Centre, provides advice and information for headache sufferers


steps to improve matters,” says Dr Weatherall. “And if, aſter reading Living with Headaches, they decide to consult a headache specialist, the advice contained in the book will enable them to have a fuller, more constructive conversation with their specialist.” “It is always helpful to talk about


your headaches with someone who understands the science, can make a diagnosis, and come up with a treatment plan,” concludes Dr Weatherall. “The old myth, that


nothing can be done for people who suffer from headaches, has never been less true.”


For further information DR MARK WEATHERALL


Living with Headaches was published on 4 January 2024. Dr Weatherall sees patients at locations in Kensington and Buckinghamshire. For details of consultation times and costs, W: londonheadachecentre.co.uk


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