Migraine

Migraine
ISBN-10
0307834107
ISBN-13
9780307834102
Series
Migraine
Category
Psychology
Pages
368
Language
English
Published
2013-05-29
Publisher
Vintage
Author
Oliver Sacks

Description

The many manifestations of migraine can vary dramatically from one patient to another, even within the same patient at different times. Among the most compelling and perplexing of these symptoms are the strange visual hallucinations and distortions of space, time, and body image which migraineurs sometimes experience. Portrayals of these uncanny states have found their way into many works of art, from the heavenly visions of Hildegard von Bingen to Alice in Wonderland. Dr. Oliver Sacks argues that migraine cannot be understood simply as an illness, but must be viewed as a complex condition with a unique role to play in each individual's life.

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