@Has anyone had experience with a swollen tight throat feeling with tightness of the chest that comes and goes? I’ve been to the dr and ER and they don’t have any answers for me.. I don’t know if it’s MS related on Shift.ms

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Has anyone had experience with a swollen tight throat feeling with tightness of the chest that comes and goes? I’ve been to the dr and ER and they don’t have any answers for me.. I don’t know if it’s MS related

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@AmyAesir

I mean....the tightness in the chest could be MS hug (spasms/contractures of the muscles) and I know my throat feels tight when I experience swallowing issues sometimes and I have laryngospasms as well. So, yes lol

9 Dec 2025 03:24

@msalec

I agree with amyaesir.. sounds like ms hugs.. for the throat spasms I don’t drink super hot beverages or eat hot food.. I let them cool down a little before eating. Also stay away from spicy food. I noticed the spicy smell can cause coughing spats. Talk with medical team about ways to deal with the ms hugs..

9 Dec 2025 05:07