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Members shared their experiences with severe headaches, with most reporting shorter episodes lasting a few hours rather than days, and several... Read more

Members shared their experiences with severe headaches, with most reporting shorter episodes lasting a few hours rather than days, and several encouraged the original poster to contact their doctor for persistent symptoms. Several members identified potential medication-related causes, particularly noting that Metoprolol (a beta-blocker for heart conditions) can worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis and may contribute to headaches, with one member finding relief after switching to a blood pressure medication that reduced daily headaches. A recurring theme was the importance of advocating for proper medical care, seeking specialist referrals when symptoms persist, and not accepting dismissive treatment regardless of age.