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Does Anyone Get Upper Back Pain And It Last All Day?

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Philadelphia, PA

Lot of back pain.

September 16, 2014
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A MyMSTeam Member

Yes! I think it's just part of my PPMS now. I started with neck pain in the beginning. Then moved to severe tailbone pain that I still have and cannot SIT. I have to sit on my sides. Which is causing other issues. Now struggling with upper and lower back pain.
Have you talked to your doctor ?

September 17, 2014
A MyMSTeam Member

Maria,
You may be experiencing the"MS Hug" or what is called "banding".
For me, this is like having stainless steel bands wrapped around my torso and they are being constantly tightened. The pain can be a dull but awful ache or constant pain in my upper torso. The pain is worse between my shoulder blades but can roam around my back all the time. Lying down is difficult, sitting is agony, standing is tolerable. You can learn more about this if you search the internet for MS Banding or MS Hug. These can last all day for me. Heat doesn't help. Stretching that area helps for short time. Massage sometimes helps. Time helps. Pain relievers help. Going to the movies helps. Laughing helps.

September 19, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes,everyday,only it moves up and down my back randomly.

December 28, 2014
A MyMSTeam Member

When my upper back hurts everyday I have DDD in my thoracic strange it loves the heating pad for a minute or more…I’ve been to the Chiropractor and I receive injections that doesn’t make it go away.

November 30, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

I would add that PT is very helpful and they often have good ideas about the problem.

November 9, 2023

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