{"product_id":"understand-my-migraine-edie-coe-9798275870619","title":"Understand My Migraine: More Than a 'Bad Head'","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"My Migraine: More Than a 'Bad Head'\" by Edie Coe\u003c\/b\u003e is a personal memoir detailing the author's experience with \u003cb\u003eHemiplegic Migraine\u003c\/b\u003e. The book's goal is to increase \u003cb\u003eempathy and understanding\u003c\/b\u003e for sufferers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author describes the attacks in distinct phases, beginning with \u003cb\u003e\"The Picasso Phase\"\u003c\/b\u003e (visual distortion and depersonalization) and \u003cb\u003enumbness\u003c\/b\u003e (in hands\/tongue), followed by flashing \u003cb\u003e\"luminous triangles\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Scintillating Scotoma). The final stage is the excruciating \u003cb\u003e\"bad head\"\u003c\/b\u003e (pain) and severe \u003cb\u003enausea\/sickness\u003c\/b\u003e, often accompanied by a temporary inability to speak (\u003cb\u003eAphasia\u003c\/b\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eManagement \u0026amp; Triggers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo manage the attacks, the author emphasizes two critical requirements: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediate retreat to an \u003cb\u003eabsolutely still, quiet, and dark space\u003c\/b\u003e to prevent movement or noise from triggering severe vomiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking strong Ibuprofen immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eKey triggers include \u003cb\u003estress\/anxiety\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003elack of sleep\/dehydration\u003c\/b\u003e, specific \u003cb\u003elighting conditions\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cb\u003ePhotophobia\u003c\/b\u003e), and \u003cb\u003eloud bass noise\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cb\u003ePhonophobia\u003c\/b\u003e). The book ultimately advises sufferers and their loved ones to find support and gain knowledge of the condition, stressing that stillness and quiet are the only reliable defences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edie Coe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798275870619\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.06d","brand":"Edie Coe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083832008959,"sku":"9798275870619","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/understand-my-migraine-edie-coe-9798275870619","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}