Supporting Kiwis to live better with migraine
What’s New
Education A new charity to support people with cluster headache in Aotearoa New Zealand
Advocacy Pharmac considering zolmitriptan application
Guest Blog Involvement of pharmacists in migraine management
Migraine in New Zealand
Globally, treatment and knowledge about migraine have improved in recent years. In New Zealand, we still face many challenges.
The number and variety of treatments for migraine have expanded greatly in past years. People with migraine no longer have to take medications that were developed for other diseases; there are now treatments specifically targeted at migraine. But what are some of the challenges facing people in Aotearoa New Zealand living with migraine? And what data have we captured from our Migraine in Aotearoa New Zealand 2022 survey?
Migraine Voices
Living with migraine disease can be challenging. Those of us with migraine know that it’s more than just a headache. Migraine is a whole body disease that affects everyone differently. Members of the Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand community share their stories about living with migraine and how there’s hope, even when some days it can feel like a struggle.
Sarah, Auckland
How long have you had migraine and what type of migraine do you have? I’ve had migraine attacks for around 21 years. I suffer from cluster headaches which usually turn into a migraine. Typically pain behind my left eye, with nausea and without aura. They can last for hours to
Ella, Wellington
How long have you had migraine and what type of migraine do you have? I started getting episodic migraine when I was 9 years old but managed them quite well throughout school and university. I would have a handful a month and be able to manage them with sleep and
Amanda K, Auckland
How long have you had migraine and what type of migraine do you have? I don’t think I ever had a migraine in my life before I turned 30. So I suspect it was a hormonal issue. That first major migraine came on quickly, and was massive – vomiting, nausea,
Celia, Auckland
How long have you had migraine and what type of migraine do you have? I’ve had migraine since I was 9 years old, and I’m currently in my late 20s. I don’t get aura with mine however I do get them frequently. They usually sit on the right side of
Making an impact for New Zealanders
How do we make a difference for the 733,000 women, men and children living with migraine in New Zealand?
- We connect and support people with migraine.
- We increase awareness of migraine disease and advocate for positive change.
- We create and disseminate robust, evidence-based information about migraine.
- We support and undertake New Zealand-focused research and collaborate with researchers in planning, recruiting and dissemination of findings.
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