Have you experienced the MS hug with lung burning pain?
The MS hug can definitely cause breathing difficulties and chest discomfort. While many people describe it as tightness or pressure that makes it hard to breathe or take a deep breath, the burning sensation you're experiencing in your lungs is worth noting.
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Have you experienced the MS hug with lung burning pain?
The MS hug can definitely cause breathing difficulties and chest discomfort. While many people describe it as tightness or pressure that makes it hard to breathe or take a deep breath, the burning sensation you're experiencing in your lungs is worth noting.
The MS hug is caused by either muscle spasms in the small muscles between your ribs or nerve damage sending incorrect signals to your brain. This nerve damage can create various abnormal sensations including burning, tingling, or pain.
Some MyMSTeam members have described similar intense chest experiences:
* "It feels like an elephant on my chest"
* "I can't breathe. It's so, so scary"
* "I have been getting these sudden onsets of chest pain"
However, chest pain and breathing difficulties can sometimes signal other serious conditions. You should contact your healthcare provider right away if you experience:
* Chest pain or tightness
* Shortness of breath
* Pain radiating through the upper body
* Sudden cold sweats
* Fast heart rate or heart skipping beats
* Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
Your doctor can help determine if this burning sensation is part of your MS hug or if something else needs attention. Keeping a symptom diary noting when these episodes occur and what triggers them can be really helpful for your medical team.
February 15
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