Migraine

Really enjoyed this book, I have read over 20 migraine books in the past year and this one made sense, it's nice to know the Dr. is a migrainer himself, this makes a big difference I believe in the care given. The Keeler Center seems like a place I have always dreamed about!!

Can you tell us a little more? I've never heard of this book.

A bunch of people on the Ronda's Migraine Page forums swear by Dr. Keeler's book. I haven't read it yet myself, but I intend to at some point. Maybe I can get at least something useful out of it!

Diana

Thanks for the recommendation. I just purchased the book and it's on my pile to be read next. I'm looking forward to reading it.

Tracie

Sounds interesting, wibby! I'm intrigued... but fiscally challenged at the moment

Oh, good! Other people are reading it ahead of me! w00t!

Tracie and Diana (and others who haven't said anything in this thread~)- when you get finished with it, let me know what you think? I have NO money to buy books right now...

I've also read "The Keeler Migraine Method" and found it to be one of the best books if not the best I've read on migraines. It's well worth checking your local library which is where I first found it. I then purchased it from Amazon from $10.85. Used copies start around $8.71. It's one of those books you wish you could have read when your migraines first started before your adventures to the doctor started and you were given every type of medication under the sun. It has a lot of practical information and it's written in a very understandable way and it's up to date with the latest information. As you can see I highly recommend it.

Jamie, I could send you the book if you would like, I am done reading it?
Robin

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Originally posted by JamieHOST:
Sounds interesting, wibby! I'm intrigued... but fiscally challenged at the moment

Oh, good! Other people are reading it ahead of me! w00t!

Tracie and Diana (and others who haven't said anything in this thread~)- when you get finished with it, let me know what you think? I have NO money to buy books right now...

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Originally posted by wibby:
Jamie, I could send you the book if you would like, I am done reading it?
Robin[

That would be AWESOME! I'll create a new sharepost so that you can send me a message (That's the only way to share private information- like email address or physical address!)

You just made my night

Jamie,
where do I find your share post?? Still kind of new to this and not very computer savy!
Robin

Hi All,

I would have to say the Keeler method is a great book LOL!!! Okay, I have to admit it...that's my Migraine Specialist who wrote it !! So, I might be a little bias I would love to hear what everyone thinks when you are done reading it!

Dar

I am about 90% done with it. It is a good basic book. I like that there is a lot of information about MOH and about how to make lifestyle changes. The truth is, for most of us here on the board or if you read Teri's book, this is stuff we already know. Keep a routine, sleep hygeine, trigger managment. Yadda Yadda Yadda.

I also like how Dr Cowan believes stress is a trigger. Though I know the International Headache Society thinks its more our behavoirs when we are stressed than the stress itself.

I like that he talks more about the clinical and off label uses of meds than the manufacturers recommendations or FDA guidelines. It gives you a good idea of what doctors can do in actual practice.

There are a lot of useful questionairres. Well, useful if you are a beginner.

I do have three complaints.
1) There is not one mention of status migrainous in the entire book. He really does not believe in going to the ER (for a lot of good reasons) but I think we can all agree that the 72 hour mark is when it is time to go. It would be great if we could all get IV infusions from our docs, but that just isn't the case. I think this is actually a pretty big oversight.

2) He says narcotics are never (his italics, not mine) an option in treatment. He stresses the appropriate use of NSAIDs. Which I suppose is fine if you can take them, which I can't. Sorry, but on day 2 of a migraine that hasn't broken with my triptans, I need a pain killer. Yes I know it masks the pain, but I think we can all agree that after 48 hours, a few hours off is essential if for nothing else than our own sanity. (And I don't have to tell you all just how useful a Tylenol would be! )

3) He talks about a correlation between high Omega 6 fatty acids versus low Omega 3 fatty acids and migraines. He recommends decreasing Omega 6 and increasing Omega 3. But he doesn't mention what foods you should eat more of or avoid in order to do this. I had to look this up in another book I'm reading by Dr. Andrew Weil (a nutrition book).

I think it is a good book, but I still like Teri's better. Actually, for a newbie, both books in conjunction would be great.

So for Tracie and Jamie, and other "old hats" at this mess, it doesn't really contain a lot of new information or ideas.

I'm thinking I'm gonna skip it. Thanks for the update, Kat.

I haven't read his book yet, but being a recipient of "the Keeler Method" first hand (ie, I'm one of his patients), I can say Dr. Cowan knows his stuff. I live in L.A. and it's well worth the two hour drive to Ojai to see him.