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Can you get ms muscle spasms in your chest neck and back? I’ve been having terrible muscle spasms and wasn’t sure if it is ms related

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Dearborn, MI
August 19, 2018
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A MyMSTeam Member

the chest ones sounds like the dreaded MS hug. Those are horrible!

August 22, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

I wonder the same thing, could be ms hug... google it, my muscles are tight all the time, I think they receive the message to contract from my brain in order to do something but never receive the message that they can stop now

August 22, 2018
MyMSTeam

Yes, muscle spasms can occur in the chest, neck, and back for people with MS. According to the knowledge base:

- Neck and Back Pain: Physical pain, including muscle spasms, is common in MS. Pain can be acute, chronic, or related to spasticity
- Muscle Spasms: Muscle stiffness, tightness, or spasms can affect the limbs, Show Full Answer

Yes, muscle spasms can occur in the chest, neck, and back for people with MS. According to the knowledge base:

- Neck and Back Pain: Physical pain, including muscle spasms, is common in MS. Pain can be acute, chronic, or related to spasticity.
- Muscle Spasms: Muscle stiffness, tightness, or spasms can affect the limbs, torso, and back. These spasms can be painful and last for several minutes.

If muscle spasms are affecting your quality of life, it's important to talk to your neurologist or another health care provider.

July 18, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I have back spasm, and it hurts me couldn't get out of bed feeling was hurting so badly and shaking he had to get me out of bed and hold me tight by this time I was hysterical I had it about 3-4times in 3yrs never want to go through that Again that was bad

August 22, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

I sure do. Comes and goes.

August 19, 2018

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