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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 some as "banding" or a girdle-band sensation.
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Moderate
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Mild
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325 | |
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None
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254 |
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baclofen | 5 | ||
| Gabapentin | 4 | ||
| Neurontin | 4 | ||
| Ibuprofen | 3 | ||
| Klonopin | 2 | ||
| Prednisone | 2 | ||
| Keppra | 2 | ||
| Methylprednisolone Infusion | 1 | ||
| Fingolimod | 1 | ||
| Vicoprofen | 1 | ||
| Diazepam | 1 | ||
| Dihydrocodeine | 1 | ||
| Craftmatic Adjustable Bed | 1 | ||
| Lortab 10/500 | 1 | ||
| Tizanidine | 1 | ||
| Lamotrigine | 1 | ||
| Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) | 1 | ||
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1 | ||
| Lidocaine Transdermal | 1 | ||
| Medical marijuana | 1 | ||
| Echocardiogram | 1 | ||
| Cortisone Injection | 1 | ||
| Enteric Aspirin | 1 | ||
| Nuedexta | 1 | ||
| Darvon | 1 | ||
| Lyrica | 1 | ||
| Rebif | 1 |
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