I am a long time migraine sufferer (55 year old woman). I've had migraines since I was a teen and during perimenopause and menopause they have become regular and more severe (I am diagnosed with severe, episodic migraine). Research is something that I am used to doing from my background and I have spent many hours researching everything that I can find on this disabling condition. I have tried diets (am still on a very restricted diet now), all forms of alternative therapies, many different kinds of preventive drugs and I can not take any acute medications due to serious side effects. The National Migraine Centre have been very helpful to me as have the wonderful talks through the Migraine World Summit. But still every month, I end up bed bound for up to 4 days and feel as though a physical tsunami has swept through my body.
In some research that I did before the summer, I read a post by the director of the New York Migraine Centre who suggested a book called, "The Headache Healer's Handbook" by Jan Mundo. To be honest, I've got a library of books on migraine and thought, why not another one? This book advocates a hands on method of treating your migraine (along with other dietary and lifestyle advice) that means you can use your own hands to help you when an attack occurs. When we went on holiday, I brought it along and thought perhaps I'll give it a go if a migraine hits. I wasn't very optimistic because I've gone through new treatments so many times (new treatment, doesn't work, feel very depressed and back to square one again). However, this pattern did not happen. I followed the recommendations in her book to the last detail and, I still can't believe it as I'm writing this review, my headache lessened. Instead of having a 4 day migraine it was gone mostly by 3 days and I was in less pain. The next time I used the method, it was reduced again to 2 days. I have also used it to reduce nausea. Now, I know that many of you out there will be very skeptical of any review that recommends something as a miracle cure. The Mundo Method is not a miracle cure. Rather, it offers a method to use during acute attacks and makes other lifestyle suggestions that aim at treating migraine from different perspectives e.g. diet, exercise, self-massage, posture, etc. I tend to use the actual hands-on method for acute attacks and I use her daily head and neck massage suggestions because I find that these methods work for me. And I mean that they work- I feel better because of them. I am no longer afraid of the next attack and being helpless to do anything about it. I now know that there is something that I can do myself to help lessen the pain and that they are always with me- my hands.
I hope that others who are suffering out there may find something to think about from this review. And perhaps a few of you may even read the book out of curiosity. Whatever helps, is worth considering. Good luck on your quests to find relief. What works for one person, may not work for another. But it's worth considering and for me, this method has give me new hope and a quiet confidence in knowing that help is at hand (quite literally!). All the best!
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Thank you! This is very interesting. We are of similar age and I suffer in a very similar pattern. As I am getting older, the vomiting over 3 days is getting more severe. I too do lots of research and I will certainly look into this so thank you!
I hope that the Mundo Method helps you too. You never know with these things but we have to keep looking for something that will help. Never give up! Sending you all best wishes and fingers crossed...
Thanks so much for writing this. Again, I’m struggling with similar problems and am finding hormones are playing a very big part at this time of life. All of my preventatives/acute meds aren't as effective with the change in the type of migraines. Will certainly look into it. Thanks!
Hi Pink_marshmallow, It's a hard time of life, isn't it, with regard to hormones and bodily changes. I keep hoping that once I'm 60, things will even out a bit. But in the meantime, I've had to look for anything that can help. I really hope that you find some help from this book and method, or from something else. All best wishes, Clydelle
This is really interesting thank you. I am off to look it up. Fingers crossed for us all
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts on this technique.
I am usually wary of well meaning friends & family passing on their recommendations to me (I have 5 chronic illnesses!) but from a fellow sufferer, suggestions are worth their weight in gold.
I have added the Mundo Method book to my Amazon Wish List and who knows, 2020 might be a better year for me & my migraines?!
Hi Dog Mama, I really hope that this technique will give you some help. It's not a cure all but it's another thing to try. I've got a migraine right now and I still have to go through it all (e.g. vomited in the night and have felt grim), but I find placing my hands on my head comforting and I feel that something does shift. My last attack was shorter than previous ones and I'm hopeful this time too. My heart goes out to all who suffer from this horrible affliction (more so when I'm suffering myself). I hope that all of us will find permanent solutions to this condition. Wishing you all good things and hope you find your solutions sooner than later. Take care, Clydelle
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