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Am I having the MS hug?

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Diego, CA

I have been experiencing a strange sort of pain in my waist/back under my ribs. Is this an MS hug?

October 13, 2019
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A MyMSTeam Member

Hmmm could be, that’s where mine was but only on one side. Spine and around to the front.

October 13, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I totally agree!

October 15, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

Yes! It feels really weird when it happens.

October 15, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

When I’ve had it happen it feels like bandages are wrapped tightly around my midsection. Sometimes my muscles will spasm there as well.

October 14, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I get mine tightly around my rib cage.

October 14, 2019

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