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Experiencing MS hug (tight chest or torso)
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moogie16 Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 50 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate moogie16 First Symptom: 08/61 Dx: 05/04
aries1 Data Quality: 0 stars Sex: Female Age: 65y Condition: Cerebral Cavernous Malformation 5 additional condition(s) Quality of Life: Social: Severe Mental: Moderate Physical: Moderate I am: Bad aries1 First Symptom: 02/55 Dx: 06/10
msmominbc Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars MS: 5 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: none Swallowing: none Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate msmominbc First Symptom: 07/06 Dx: 05/08

MS hug (tight chest or torso) 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 some as "banding" or a girdle-band sensation.

What we've learned from patients who report MS hug (tight chest or torso)

Symptom severities

Severe	148
Moderate	327
Mild	323
None	239

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating MS hug (tight chest or torso)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating MS hug (tight chest or torso)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Neurontin	4
Baclofen	3
Gabapentin	3
Keppra	2
Ibuprofen	2
Prednisone	2
Rebif	1
Methylprednisolone Infusion	1
Vicoprofen	1
Diazepam	1
Dihydrocodeine	1
Craftmatic Adjustable Bed	1
Tizanidine HCl	1
Lamotrigine	1
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)	1
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen	1
Klonopin	1
Medical marijuana	1
Echocardiogram	1
Cortisone Injection	1
Enteric Aspirin	1
Nuedexta	1
Darvon	1
Lyrica	1

Report created on May 26, 2012.

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