Everything You Need to Know About Migraines and Other HeadachesMany teens are plagued by migraines as painful as they are enigmatic. The author offers straight talk on how and why migraines happen and how they can be treated. She also provides information on other kinds of headaches. |
Contents
What | 6 |
Chapter Two When Headaches Are | 20 |
Chapter Three Recognizing Migraine | 28 |
Chapter Four Prevention | 38 |
Chapter Five Treatment and Relief | 50 |
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