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Experiencing MS hug (tight chest or torso)
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christine1114 Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars MS: 4 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Severe Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate christine1114 First Symptom: 01/08 Dx: 05/09
slowmo_tam Sex: F Data Quality: 2 stars MS: 15 yrs Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Severe Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate slowmo_tam First Symptom: 04/96 Dx: 10/09
Ellaj35 Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars MS: 1 yr Type: Relapsing-Remitting Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: none Speech: none Swallowing: none Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate Ellaj35 First Symptom: 07/10 Dx: 11/10

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	144
Moderate	328
Mild	321
None	232

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
Lamotrigine	1
Tizanidine HCl	1
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)	1
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen	1
Cortisone Injection	1
Klonopin	1
Enteric Aspirin	1
Nuedexta	1
Echocardiogram	1
Darvon	1
Lyrica	1

Report created on February 12, 2012.

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