Headaches & Migraines:
Health Story

Aired on Lifetime Television
Sunday, January 21 and March 4
Show 403

"It's devastating not to be able not to depend on yourself. You never know when a headache will strike," says Deborah Leister who has suffered from migraines since her teens. After a car accident, her migraines became chronic, and simple movement was agony. Painful and debilitating headaches affect 45 million Americans. Dr. Stephen Silberstein of the Jefferson Headache Center in Philadelphia says, "We see patients every day who have no life. They never leave their house." His partner, Dr. William Young says, "Many people are on the verge of losing their jobs because they spend days in a dark room unable to function." Migraines cause more disability than MS and Parkinson's combined, but lifestyle changes such as exercise, avoiding triggers like caffeine and smoking, and practicing relaxation techniques can provide long-term relief.