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Migraine
- Inside a World of Invisible Pain
- Narrated by: Maria Konnikova
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
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Publisher's Summary
New York Times bestseller (The Biggest Buff, The Confidence Game, Mastermind) and New Yorker writer Maria Konnikova delves into the mysterious ailment that she and 39 million others suffer from in the U.S. alone: Migraine, a disease that is still little understood, yet debilitating to its sufferers. Konnikova takes a clear-eyed look at migraine’s history, diving into current theories and more recent approaches - and offers a deeply personal account of what it’s like to experience migraine, usually with little warning and always to a level that is devastating to a degree.
Eighteen percent of women are thought to suffer from migraine, and Konnikova thinks that it’s not a coincidence that the ailment has not gotten the medical investigation that it deserves. It is unfortunately far too common to see medical data gaps where a predominantly female patient population is concerned.
Informative and entertaining, Migraine is an Audible Original for those who suffer from migraine and those with sufferers in their lives - which would amount to just about everyone.
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- mooncat1973a
- 26-02-2022
Excellent book! Thank you!
Well researched and accessible. A must-read for migraineurs, loved ones, treating professionals and employers.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-01-2022
I wish it was longer!
Refreshing, informative, enlightening, helpful, myth busting and groundbreaking.
Whether you suffer migraine, someone you know suffers migraine, or migraine has never thrown it’s cruel cloak over your existence, this succinct, entertaining book is well worth a listen.
Bravo!
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- squizmum
- 14-01-2022
Very Interestimg
As a 70 yr old chronic migraine sufferer I can emperthize with the author. Loved hearing her story.
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- Bree
- 19-01-2022
Good
It’s nice to have someone understand the debilitating pain of migraine, & not have them think you’re exaggerating or malingering. Interesting & worth a listen, but I was so hoping for some solid treatment ideas. Aren’t we all?
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- Anonymous User
- 25-02-2022
nice to hear it's more common than I thought.
this was super validating for someone who's been experiencing aura migraine for over 20 years.
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- Jim Breen
- 01-03-2022
Fascinating!
So damn real! Her empathy, her honesty and her commitment to her research was inspiring. They are debilitating, I wouldn't wish them on my worst enemy. Thank you!
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- Heather Bye
- 11-08-2022
Great piece
Totally identified with the writer. Nice to know you are not alone in this disease.
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- Clare
- 16-01-2022
Great!
An eye-opener, not just for migraines but all invisible illnesses. A great commentary on how women are treated by medical professionals. My only complaint, I wish it was longer.
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- Naomi Cross
- 22-01-2022
Excellent for sufferers and those around them
Warmly written and narrated, this short book provides great insight into one person's experience of migraine. It also tells some of the history of migraine, and where we are today.
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- Patricia Anderson
- 02-02-2022
Was sceptical but totally enjoyed it.
It is a short book but definitely worth a listen, At first I was sceptical, as a daily migraine sufferer with many other unexplained issues.. I am now more relieved after listening to this book, that it's all related. I personally loved hearing her own experiences, as I can so relate to many of them. I do hope there are more books like this. loved to audio read out. very relatable.
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