A colleague whose husband suffers from these severe headaches called him to see what he finally figured out.

Four 200 mg ibuprofen pills.

And yes, that did the trick.

It’s not something I’d do frequently; they are hard on the stomach and liver. But when one has work to do, solos that must be played, music that must be made, one deals in any way one must deal. So there you go.

Now I’m home eating a delicious salmon burger (thanks, Dan!) and then it’s back to work I go.