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Experiencing MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs
653 patients currently experience MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs. See all
i'm a believer Sex: F Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile i'm a believer mild
MarciaJ720 Sex: F Sensation: Severe Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: none Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile MarciaJ720 moderate
hi99ins Sex: M Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: none Upper limb: none Walking: moderate See profile hi99ins moderate

MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs Symptom Report

MS hug is a tightening feeling around the chest or abdomen; it can range from annoying pressure to extreme pain. The sensation itself is the result of the intercostal muscles between each rib going into spasm. Also referred to by some as "banding". Read more...

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Treatments Patients Take For MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs

Treatments Patients Take For MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Clonazepam	2	0%
Ibuprofen	2	0%
Baclofen	1	0%
Diazepam	1	0%
Gabapentin	1	0%
Hospital Bed	1	0%
Prednisone	1	0%
Tizanidine HCl	1	0%

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