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MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs Symptom Report
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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".
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For MS Hug, or girdle-band sensation, stomach/chest/thighs
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 2 | 1% |  |
| Baclofen | 1 | 0% | |
| Clonazepam | 1 | 0% | |
| Diazepam | 1 | 0% | |
| Gabapentin | 1 | 0% | |
| Prednisone | 1 | 0% | |
| Tizanidine | 1 | 0% | |