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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
157
Moderate
337
Mild
325
None
254

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
Baclofen 5   Baclofen: 1%
Gabapentin 4   Gabapentin: 0%
Neurontin 4   Neurontin: 0%
Ibuprofen 3   Ibuprofen: 0%
Klonopin 2   Klonopin: 0%
Prednisone 2   Prednisone: 0%
Keppra 2   Keppra: 0%
Methylprednisolone Infusion 1   Methylprednisolone Infusion: 0%
Fingolimod 1   Fingolimod: 0%
Vicoprofen 1   Vicoprofen: 0%
Diazepam 1   Diazepam: 0%
Dihydrocodeine 1   Dihydrocodeine: 0%
Craftmatic Adjustable Bed 1   Craftmatic Adjustable Bed: 0%
Lortab 10/500 1   Lortab 10/500: 0%
Tizanidine 1   Tizanidine: 0%
Lamotrigine 1   Lamotrigine: 0%
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 1   Acetaminophen (Paracetamol): 0%
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 1   Oxycodone-Acetaminophen: 0%
Lidocaine Transdermal 1   Lidocaine Transdermal: 0%
Medical marijuana 1   Medical marijuana: 0%
Echocardiogram 1   Echocardiogram: 0%
Cortisone Injection 1   Cortisone Injection: 0%
Enteric Aspirin 1   Enteric Aspirin: 0%
Nuedexta 1   Nuedexta: 0%
Darvon 1   Darvon: 0%
Lyrica 1   Lyrica: 0%
Rebif 1   Rebif: 0%

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