[KevinP73]

I've suffered from migraines most of my adult life. Like many other people I've suffered days at a time hiding from the light of day or oncoming traffic. At one point I suffered so badly that I would call a friend and have them take my guns till I got beyond the pain. I've tried every OTC medication with very limited success and I've avoided pharmaceuticals just 'cause I don't like them or the many side effects. I've learned how to manage the pain thru meditation.
It sounds silly to anyone who hasn't BTDT themselves but it works for me. With meditation I can actually accomplish a state of unconsciousness (fringe benefit is that this used to totally freak out my ex wife. middle of the day with kids running and playing and I was completely out of it.)
I don't suffer from them now near as much as I used to as I've learned how to not sweat the small stuff in life and keep an eye on the foods I eat.