What does the MS hug feel like? Banding tightness, rib cramps, stitch sensations, girdling pains, and how to deal with it
Description
In this episode of the MS Trust Podcast, we explore the MS Hug—one of the most confusing and uncomfortable symptoms of multiple sclerosis. From tight banding and rib cramps to stitch-like pain and breathlessness, we unpack what it feels like, why it happens, and how to manage it. Neurologist Kate Petheram joins us to explain the science behind the symptom, and we hear from people living with MS who share their personal experiences and tips for coping with this unwelcome embrace.
Episode Notes
The MS Hug - info from the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/ms-hug
MS Pain - info from the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/pain
Stream for MS - Fundraising challenge from MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-and-events/ms-trust-exclusives/streamforms
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