Migraine by Oliver Sacks (PDF)

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This revised edition of Oliver Sacks book is considerably expanded with additional case histories, new findings and practical information on treatment.In a new chapter, illustrated with startling colour paintings by migraine patients, Dr Sacks discusses similarities among the visual hallucinations, or auras, that often precede a migraine and those that are induced by hallucinogenic drugs or deliria.Drawing on recent advances in chaos theory and neural stimulation, he describes these hallucinatory constants and what they reveal about the working of the brain. This is a comprehensive view of one of mankind’s complex disorders.

User’s Reviews

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐This book is unique in that it includes all the different aspects of migraine, a topic often avoided by medical professionals and the lay person, due to its complexities. The biggest limitation of the book is that its electophysiological neuropsychiatric evidence is outdated, and the treatment options available to patients have at least increased since it has been published. But what makes it unique is that it provides an understanding of the world the person suffering from migraine lives in.

⭐As a migraine sufferer myself, I found this work of great value,for it offered me insights that just couldn’t be found anywhere else. I now understand my condition infinitely better and that alone drastically improved my attitude towards it. An amazing work.

⭐Oliver Sacks was a wonderful writer and very easy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book

⭐As a ‘migraineur’ I personally found this book enjoyable, reading about familiar symptoms and experiences (while also feeling glad I didn’t experience the mosaic vision that some do)Although for those merely interested in increasing their knowledge, and even in fact for myself with a personal interest the book meanders considerably. I wasn’t exactly sure what the difference between Part’s II and III were, and it felt like there was much repetition across chapters (especially the concluding chapter)The section on psychological causes for migraines was hilarious (I must have emotional constipation…) although even updated in the 90s (not that long ago science-wise) feels pretty dated.

⭐This is a pretty good review of the varieties of migraines and the various symptoms people experience.However, it does not actually explain the physiology of migraine; the actual cause of migraine.It was interesting, but didn’t really provide any answers, just descriptions.

⭐Somewhat dated now (written in the 1990s), and contains a lot of technical medical expressions and words, some of which are in Latin. There is no glossary or explanation of what they mean, so you my want a medical dictionary with you when you read it. Shame a more accessible, but as in depth, book on this subject is not available. Not a quick or easy read, and suspect it was primarily written for those in the medical profession.

⭐Having just received this book, I have started reading it, and guess what? The small print has given me a migraine. If you suffer from Migraine I suggest you do what I am about to do and get the kindle version. That way you can alter the size of the print and enjoy the read.

⭐The book focus more on historic developments rather than presenting an updated analysis on the causes of migraine, in particular those forms which are very worrisome, such as migraine with aura, hemiplegic migraine, etc.

⭐This is a wonderful classic text by a renowned writer and expert. This will help any migraine sufferer – or any healing practitioner or psychotherapist – to understand more about the many forms and expressions of migraine. It should be noted that migrainous conditions can be extremely severe and disabling, and manifest in a variety of ways that may not initially be obviously related to migraine. This is particularly the case with hemiplegic migraines, that can generate paralysis type symptoms.

⭐Everyone who suffers from Migraine and their family and friends should read this. It’s difficult at times and requires a dictionary! It gives a good understanding of what it’s like to be a Migraineur. GPs and even Head Specialists should read it too. Migraines are not just headaches. Thank you Oliver Sacks. RIP.

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