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ms.abouts.comThe "MS Hug" is an annoying and often painful MS symptom. If the symptom is severe enough to cause discomfort breathing, your neurologist may define this as a true relapse, run an MRI and give a course of Solu-Medrol. There are also several medications which can be prescribed that can provide varying degrees of relief (see below).
The following suggestions have been taken from different patient accounts of what helps them – different things may work for you at different times:Deep Breathing Exercises: Breathe in as deeply as you can (really engaging the diaphragm) through your nose and blow out through your mouth.
Apply Pressure: Place the flat of your hand on the area and press fairly hard. I have even heard of people wrapping themselves in Ace bandages for the same effect.
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The "MS Hug" is an annoying and often painful MS symptom. If the symptom is severe enough to cause discomfort breathing, your neurologist may define this as a true relapse, run an MRI and give a course of Solu-Medrol. There are also several medications which can be prescribed that can provide varying degrees of relief (see below).
The following suggestions have been taken from different patient accounts of what helps them – different things may work for you at different times:
Deep Breathing Exercises: Breathe in as deeply as you can (really engaging the diaphragm) through your nose and blow out through your mouth.
Apply Pressure: Place the flat of your hand on the area and press fairly hard. I have even heard of people wrapping themselves in Ace bandages for the same effect.
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