One moment life is normal, but the next your temples begin to ache and your forehead throbs. Soon your head is your worst enemy. The pounding, splitting pain of the headache overwhelms all else.Contrary to what most people believe, you don’t have to put up with it. If you get headaches frequently, don’t despair; you can gain more control over them than you probably ever thought possible. Unfortunately, far too many people accept headaches as a fact of life. This attitude cheats you and your loved ones. Although headaches can’t necessarily be cured, they can be controlled with certain lifestyle changes and, if needed, the wise and judicious use of modern medications.Don’t let headaches disrupt and complicate your life anymore. Take a stand. Learn what you can do to help yourself and your doctor to minimize the pain, agony, and frustration of headaches. THE BAD NEWS If you are one of the 45 to 50 million Americans who battle chronic headaches, you’re probably not only miserable from the pain but guilty, depressed, and frustrated about missing work, disappointing loved ones, and giving up many of life’s joys.
