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.
I wake up with spinal pain 24/7 at first I thought it was my pillows so I bought more. Still woke up pain. I know I have a leison there but I shouldn’t have to keep saying my back hurts! What do yall do to solve spinal pain?
I was diagnosed March 31st, 2025, And I don't know how to get my family to realize I might never be better...
I understand that it's only been a few months, the first year of diagnosis is the first, and this is hard on them too. I am blessed to have a family who can assist me and help provide for ...
They didn’t catch a virus. They caught MS.
It started with a tingle. Then came the mysterious fatigue no one took seriously. By 28 days in, society hadn’t collapsed but a concerning number of people were falling over for no reason, losing feeling in random limbs, and quietly Googling “why does my e...
I've had knee surgery about 3 years ago ACL replacement as well as meniscus repair and through the years it seemed like I've never healed. I just found out in the beginning of this year I have MS. A few days ago I finally got an MRI on my knee after me complaining for so long that my knee buckles a...
I've just resived my first prescription on medical cannabis.
I'm nervous because I have had bad experiences with it in the past. I almost looking my partner last year. When my dad passed I smoked it all the time to escape (before MS diagnosis) so I pushed everyone away.
I know it is going to be pos...
When I was diagnosed with MS the only option I was given for DMT was Tecfidera, my last MRI was stable but I only had an MRI on brain & neck & not spine in the last 6 months I’ve starting to have back pain & weakness & my walking has got worse, I’m just wondering why I wasn’t given any options?