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@meanna 

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meanna

Can anyone explain what the ms hug is and feels like

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@Lovegod 

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Lovegod

Trying to find strength.need a little help, I’m experiencing the MS hug my fatigue is whipping me. and my depression is running rampage. I need a little help and I don’t think anyone understands, except those that are experiencing or have went through it

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@jwilson73 

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MS Hug

Any advice on how to handle these things?
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@Aleighan 

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Aleighan

Ms hug?

Sometimes i get super intense pain that feels really horrible. Its like in my chest, shoulder, back and down my arm. (Its not a heart thing ive been checked) had it for years now. The pain locks my arm is so intense i just sort of pace and cry till it goes away. Feels like twisting squeezing and i c...
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@sholebyrd 

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sholebyrd

What does the MS Hug feel like? Does it feel like you're struggling to breathe when you should be able to breathe just fine?

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@HopelessGamer 

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HopelessGamer

MS Hug, what does it feel like for different people, Iv been getting some sharpish feelings dotted all over but nothing like what iv read

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@Deszie 

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Deszie

What is your experience with the "MS Hug" ?

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@ajg1312 

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ajg1312

MS Hug

How often are people getting the "MS hug"? I seem to get one with varying severity about once a week.
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@applejacks 

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applejacks

MS hug!? More like MS death grip of hell!

Newly diagnosed & experienced my first “MS hug” a week ago - that was fun! Any advice on what to do when I get it again? And does it always include nausea?
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@Mimix3 

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Mimix3

Has anyone ever experienced that squeezing sensation around your midsection that feels like a band? They call it the MS hug🤦🏽‍♀️

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