A second Q&A with a neurologist
On 7 November 2024, we held a webinar for Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand members with neurologist Dr Ray Bose, following on from the webinar with Dr Rosamund Hill on 21 May. We had more questions from members about all things migraine. We’ve summarised some highlights below. We’d like to share the full video recording […]
Migraine community comes together for patient information event
Photo (L-R) Sarah Cahill, Professor Debbie Hay, Rich Easton, Dr Fiona Imlach, Professor Peter Goadsby, Dr Calvin Chan. On Saturday 30 November 2024, our migraine community came together both in person and online to hear from three migraine experts, in what was a first for New Zealand. Together with the Neurological Foundation, we hosted Migraine […]
Headache featured at scientific meeting of neurologists
Attendees at the Neurological Association of NZ’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Palmerston North on November 28-29th were treated to a buffet of presentations about headache and migraine. Professor Peter Goadsby, whose work on the mechanisms of migraine led to the revolution of new migraine treatments targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), gave two keynote presentations on […]
Grab your ticket for a exciting in-person and virtual event this November
Join us for a unique opportunity; Professor Peter Goadsby, Professor Debbie Hay and Dr Calvin Chan presenting together in New Zealand Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand, in partnership with the Neurological Foundation, is thrilled to announce an upcoming event this November featuring guest speakers Professor Peter Goadsby, Professor Debbie Hay and Dr Calvin Chan. Migraine […]
Atogepant (Aquipta) available in New Zealand
Earlier this month the first gepant medication atogepant (Aquipta) was launched in New Zealand. AbbVie, the pharmaceutical company who makes Aquipta, has established an access programme with Airport Oaks Pharmacy in Auckland. The access programme price is around $352.80 for a one month supply (28 x 60mg tablets). Airport Oaks Pharmacy can courier Aquipta to […]
Support us in Wellington at the Green Man
Wellingtonians – we need your support! The Green Man Pub has chosen us as its Goodwill Man Charity of the Week so please gather your friends, family and work colleagues and get yourselves down to 5 Victoria Street, Wellington on 21 October. For every meal, appetiser or item sold throughout the whole day, The Green Man […]
Q&A with a neurologist
On 21 May 2024, we held our first webinar for Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand members with neurologist Dr Rosamund Hill. We had a list of questions from members and put them to Dr Hill for an hour-long session that was full of straightforward and useful information. Here are some highlights. If you would like […]
Join us for an Auckland meetup this October
Sneaking in before the Christmas silly season begins, we’re holding an Auckland meetup next month. Like our other previous meetups, this will be a really informal catch up, no awkward ‘round the room introductions’, just a chance to meet others with migraine and chat. And we’ll shout you a hot drink. Date: Sunday 20 October […]
Summary of preventive medications for migraine in NZ
Many people with migraine could benefit from preventive treatment, if they’re experiencing frequent or severe migraine attacks. However, commonly used oral preventive medications often have side effects and finding a medication that works for you can be a matter of trial and error. We’ve developed a summary of information about migraine preventive medications for GPs […]
Serotonin toxicity (syndrome) and triptans
Here’s a quiz question that featured in an article on serotonin toxicity (also known as serotonin syndrome) in New Zealand Doctor, July 2024: Serotonin toxicity is likely when a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is co-prescribed with a triptan. True/False Do you know the answer? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressant that […]
