Migraines
Do you need help to ease migraine symptoms and prevent attacks. Find out when to get urgent care for a migraine.
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What are Migraines, and when do you need treatment?
Migraines are a debilitating neurological condition. Moreover, they affect every person differently. A migraine headache can range from uncomfortable to absolutely intolerable. Furthermore, they can interfere with day-to-day life.
It’s common to have symptoms of:
- a severe headache and discomfort
- nausea
- sensitive to light and sound.
What migraine support can I get from the Urgent Care team
Understandably, relief is the only thing on your mind when a migraine attacks.
Our GPs will assess your symptoms and can prescribe migraine medication if necessary. As there is an after-hours pharmacy onsite, you can pick up your prescription as you leave East Care.
It’s possible your GP will prescribe a funded medication such as:
- Metoclopramide
- Ondansetron
- Prochlorperazine (the buccal form is only partially funded)
Also, it’s good to have a toolkit to lessen the pain or make the symptoms bearable until your migraine medication starts to work. So check out our first aid tips.
Easily available over-the-counter medication which can help includes:
- Paracetamol
- Paracetamol plus caffeine
- Soluble aspirin
First Aid for treating a Migraine
When a migraine sets in, fast treatment can help lessen the severity and duration of the attack. If you’re waiting for migraine medication to take effect, try these extra steps
- HYDRATE: Increasing your fluid intake is a first step. Naturally, water is best, but drink what you have available so long as it is non-alcoholic.
- COOL: A cold eye mask can make a huge difference. Choose a gel mask that you can keep on hand in the fridge. Use the mask for 5 to 20 minutes. Find a simple mask at your local chemist, or invest in a gel cap that can be heated as well as cooled.
- MASSAGE: Migraine pain can be eased with a neck and shoulder massage to target pressure points. Chat to your physiotherapist or an acupuncturist to help locate the best places to massage.
- SLEEP: Ultimately, the best remedy for migraine pain is often sleeping. Try adding magnesium to your diet which should help with pain but also aid quality sleep.
- TRIGGERS: Finally, when a migraine comes on, try to make a note of what might have triggered it. Note down unusual food or beverages you’ve consumed, changes to routine or stressors. This information will provide you with a bigger picture to look for a pattern of what triggers your migraine symptoms.
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
Pre-register online before you arrive
Pre-registering saves you time in check-in.
常问问题
如您想在我们的诊所注册，您先需要填写我们初级卫生保健机构（Primary Health Organisation，简称 PHO）的注册表格。这是新西兰卫生部的规定。您还需要身份和资格 证明：
- 新西兰护照或新西兰出生证明，或
- 其它国家的护照与永久居民签证、居民签证、或 24 个月以上的工作签证
在注册表格上请注明你想注册在哪位还有接受新病人的医生名下。
在我们诊所新注册的病人需要约见我们的护士或医疗助理完成一个健康询问会诊。
在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史 ，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 | 15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 15 分钟* $19.50 | 30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 30 分钟 $39.00 | 45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。
您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。