Advance Praise
“I enjoyed reading this book which is intended as a comprehensive but practical resource for persons with migraines. The text is thorough but very readable. Dr. Mauskop employs his extensive clinical experience with historical anecdotes, scientific references and a dash of humor. He covers a wide range of options for those with migraine ranging from non-pharmacologic treatments (avoidance of triggers, healthy lifestyle, physical measures, behavioral measures and even neuro-modulation) to supplements and the whole range of acute and preventive non-prescription and prescription remedies. This text includes links to put the reader in touch with resources mentioned in the book through the internet including scientific references and videos demonstrating various techniques. It includes information about other types of headaches which may be confused with migraine and when to seek medical advice. Dr. Mauskop’s practical approach to dealing with migraine is exemplified by using evidence-based medicine when possible and relying on his extensive clinical experience when there is less evidence. Throughout the book, common sense prevails. As a “person with migraine” I found the book informative and a resource that I would read in its entirety but then keep as a reference. The cost is quite low which should make it very accessible to anyone wishing to become well-informed about this very prevalent but misunderstood condition.”
Thomas N. Ward, MD
Emeritus Professor of Neurology, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain
“The End of Migraines: 150 ways to stop your pain by Alexander Mauskop, is a remarkable book, and brings something new to the library of headache resources for patients. Dr. Mauskop, a longtime advocate for non-medicinal treatments for headaches, covers every imaginable option here from supplements to herbal treatments to many lifestyle and behavioral strategies. But he draws on his solid academic background (he is a professor and researcher) to also enumerate the pharmaceutical and device treatment options as well. And based on his extensive experience in treating thousands of people with migraine, he rates each of the treatment choices contained in this book as more or less likely to be useful.
As he explains in the wonderfully written introductory section of the book, Dr. Mauskop’s approach is not always based on evidence, but rather it is designed to fill gaps where evidence is lacking. The reader finds a world of options for reducing the burden of migraine, and as a result, regains hope.
The writing style is clear and concise, and readers will have the sense that they are sitting with Dr. Mauskop and hearing his advice first hand. The hyperlinks throughout the text expand options for delving more deeply into many topics. This is a highly readable and practical guide which will be valuable to all people battling migraine, as well as their family and friends.”
Morris Levin, MD, Professor of Neurology
Director of the Headache Center at UCSF Medical Center
“Knowledge is power and migraine patients will be empowered with knowledge after reading The End of Migraines. A leading authority shares his decades of clinical experience on the nuances of migraine care, from the standard medical approaches to acupuncture, behavioral, dietary and other approaches to prevent or treat migraine. Not only will migraineurs benefit from this book, but so will neurologists!”
Orrin Devinsky, MD
Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
“Dr. Mauskop has treated thousands of patients with migraine during decades of clinical experience. He is a gifted educator and this volume showcases his extraordinary ability to condense evidence and clinical observation into pithy analysis and practical suggestions. His goal is to describe and evaluate the immense amount of information available about the diverse strategies—self-management, behavioral, and medical—that have been shown to impact the occurrence and treatment of migraine. The work will be empowering for those who suffer with this malady and will provide a foundation for lifestyle decisions and discussions with health professions about migraine therapy.”
Russell K. Portenoy, MD
Professor of Neurology and Family and Social Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
“As someone who suffers from migraine, and as a practicing neurologist, I am aware of the disruptive and painful beast that can interfere with work, leisure, and just plain life. For quite some time, I have been looking for a migraine manual that is comprehensive yet easy to read, simple to navigate, timely, and inexpensive. Dr. Alexander Mauskop, MD, FAAN, an internationally renowned expert in the field, has written just such a treatise. And I am not at all surprised. This e-book will be of immeasurable help to my fellow migraine sufferers.”
Michael Rubin, MD, FRCP(C), FAAN
Professor of Clinical Neurology
Weill Cornell Medicine