# M.S. Hug **URL:** \ **Category:** Everyday living\ **Created:** [18 December 2013 19:04 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/m-s-hug/22532 "2013-12-18T19:04:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [18 December 2013 19:04 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/m-s-hug/22532/1 "2013-12-18T19:04:21Z")
Can anyone define M.S. hug for me please. Plus does it go away? I have a sort of spasm which travels across my back and stomach, it is like a wave and happens many times a day. This is more annoying than painful and I am just trying to pinpoint what the exact problem is. Thanks for any help with this. Gary ---
**Author:** ![flowerfairymin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e480ec/32.png) [@flowerfairymin](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/flowerfairymin)\ **Post date:** [20 December 2013 21:07 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/m-s-hug/22532/2 "2013-12-20T21:07:27Z")
Hi Gary Sorry no ones replied to you. And sorry I can’t tell you about MS hug. However if you type MS hug in the search box then lots of threads will come up which should help you. Min xx ---
**Author:** ![Shazzie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Shazzie](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Shazzie)\ **Post date:** [20 December 2013 21:11 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/m-s-hug/22532/3 "2013-12-20T21:11:54Z")
Hi Gary The MS hug is where the intercostal muscles in the rib cage goes into spasm and causes a tightness around that area and also pain sometimes but not always. Sometimes it is just the tightness feeling but very annoying and uncomfortable. I posted on my appt with my neuro yesterday where I discussed the hug with her. Hope yours eases soon. Mine has gone on for a couple of years now but not everybodies goes on that long. Shazzie x ---
**Author:** ![Rag\_Doll\_34](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/258eb7/32.png) [@Rag\_Doll\_34](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Rag_Doll_34)\ **Post date:** [20 December 2013 21:19 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/m-s-hug/22532/4 "2013-12-20T21:19:33Z")
Hi Gary, I am currently recovering from my second relapse and experienced the MS Hug for the first time during the most recent one. Very uncomfortable feeling of pressure around my ribs and a feeling of pressure, like I couldn’t take a deep breath without it being uncomfortable. Felt like I was being squeezed inwards. This gradually eased, thankfully and has now disappeared. If I over exert I get an uncomfortable feeling but mild compared to what I had experienced it at its worst. Best wishes. Hope you feel more comfortable v soon. Regards Tracey