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MS pain symptoms come in many forms such as crushing and squeezing pains, including a tightness in the chest known as the 'MS Hug'. It can also feel like an achy stabbing or burning. However it effects you, we understand that pain is an 'invisible' MS symptom that can be incredibly distressing. Use the Shift.ms forum to speak to others who understand what you're going through.

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@Kesha72 

18 Jul 2025 13:37

Kesha72

Leg Pain

I am in the process of being evaluated by a MS Specialist. Recently my legs have started aching daily and it’s affecting my gait. They are better when I elevate them. Throbbing muscle pain, numbness and cramping. This is a new symptom for me, anything that anyone can offer would be great. Thank you
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@Tehya1026 

17 Jul 2025 17:39Last reply 18 Jul 2025 04:56

Tehya1026

Something super strange...

Okay so for the last 8 or 9 months I've had this reoccurring issue and I have no idea what's going on. When it first started it was like once a month and then it was once a week and now its 2-3 times a week. I can be doing the most simple tasks like pulling up my pants or socks, brushing my hair, or...
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@MayaCardwell 

17 Jul 2025 00:55

MayaCardwell

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Website: https://block-blast.online/ In the ever-expanding universe of online puzzle games, finding one that truly stands out can feel like searching for a needle in a digital haystack. Yet occasionally, a gem emerges that manages to polish a familiar concept to a brilliant shine. Block Blast is pr...
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@jgrieser 

16 Jul 2025 18:07Last reply 17 Jul 2025 08:42

jgrieser

Medications

Hi everyone, I hope you all are doing well:) My neuro prescribed me Cymbalta for the nerve pain I’ve been having in my arms. I’ve been on it for over a month, and I am not feeling any different. Have any of you tried Cymbalta? My other option is Gabapentin. Has that helped with nerve pain? TIA🫶🏼...
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@Jimmy369VT 

16 Jul 2025 15:55

Jimmy369VT

Hello everybody, I am Jimmy. I just found this group and a little bit about me. Both biological parents were diagnosed with MS mom in her 20s. My dad and his 40s I have learned to watch for signs and symptoms, but I put them off thinking it can’t be happening to me it skips a generation And then I found out my dad‘s little sister was diagnosed and a cousin that is only two years older than me was diagnosed and I decided my wife being a nurse I might as well not put it off anymore because my body was getting worse. I have lost Feeling in both my feet. My limbs go numb for no reason I cannot stand or sit for long periods of time my bladder does not function the way it should. My balance isn’t the greatest anymore. I am pretty much going through all the same problems. My parents went through And I know I should listen to the neurologist and do everything but it just feels like he already knows he just wants to make sure that it isn’t a disease that mimics MS I know I just have to be patient and do everything but my body is in so much pain sometimes and I can’t sleep But then when I am able to walk around, we have sand spurs here in Florida. I can walk across my yard and my dog can feel them more than I can when they get stuck to the bottom of our feet and when I tell doctors and neurologist that both of my parents Suffered MS, their eyes light up like I’m assigning it to experiment and tell me that it is rare to hear that the neurologist I have studies MS and he says this was the first time he has ever heard of both biological parents having MS. He even showed me studies And it’s either a grandma or a grandpa Paw or a mom or a dad and then I was told I have a 12 to 15% more likely chance of having MS at first I was frustrated and then I was just depressed and then I realized if my parents could deal with it for so long and keep their positive attitude even though their bodies were breaking down And rejecting the things they wanted to do. I have decided that I will listen to the doctors but with everything else going on with me some of the medicines for it I can’t even take because of heart condition conditions or colitis. I appreciate being accepted to the group and I just wish there was something like this for my parents back in the 80s and 90s

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@Lizziesouth74 

16 Jul 2025 10:18Last reply 17 Jul 2025 10:14

Lizziesouth74

Pain question????

Hi all, so been diagnosed 5yrs now but know my MS started 27 years ago after having my son. He was born by c-section and had many problems after but all was put down to pregnancy and no brain scans or any mention of MS. Since then I have suffered with chronic sciatica(so they say). I then had my dau...
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@ballstoms 

15 Jul 2025 11:44Last reply 15 Jul 2025 17:59

ballstoms

Balance issues

My balance is laughable at times – think Borat in an antiques shop, if you’ve seen that film. Falling over as I lowered myself onto the toilet and reverse headbutting the painting sitting on the ledge above it, causing it to come crashing down on me as I slumped onto the pot was probably my most ane...
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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@Socmike76 

13 Jul 2025 12:38Last reply 13 Jul 2025 12:58

Socmike76

Hi I have had 3 new legions on my brain and one on my chest my arms are in pain and knumbnes

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@show 

12 Jul 2025 22:50Last reply 14 Jul 2025 00:13

show

What does your neurologist prescribe for all body numbness besides gabapantin ? What do you do to ease the pain of the numbness in the hand area ?

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@lcritchl 

10 Jul 2025 07:34Last reply 11 Jul 2025 19:48

lcritchl

Anyone with nerve pain in feet - what helps?

Thanks
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