Thank you all for your thoughts.

Hi, I also suffer from the MS HUG, I have been prescribed Lyrica by my GP, it is a Nerve Pain Killer and seems to help, it does make you sleepy though.

Hope you find something that works for you

My friend has had really bad pain too - she uses a heating pad, takes Baclofen, Flexeril (muscle relaxer), Lyrica (for tingling & burning)Ibuprofen, and recently has tried a topical cream called Tiger Balm for cramping & burning sensations with some good results, she says.

Had MS hug for a couple of years now. If the Hug isn't tiring me out its the spasm, although when I calm down - deep breathing & simple exercises - I can try to concentrate on writing.

Tried Baclofen and reacted badly - 75%of known side-effects! Currently on Gabapentin 500-600mg per day and at least pain has diminished (as its for neuropathic pain from spasm/epileptic fits).

Due to start on Tizanidine - when I get to pharmacy. Not sure if that helps with Hug though. Deep breathing is way I have to deal with it short term. Like idea of yoga...

Love & light to all who suffer with the HUG - and sending proper hugs instead

Suffered a MS Hugs last night, went out for our 13th wedding anniversary, sucked big time, basically got home and fell into bed after taking pain killers, now sitting at work and have been suffering for the past two hours. Can't go home, work has an issue with me taking any time, have to actually work the hours back that I take to go and see my psychologist, funny thing is that even before they insisted on this, I was already working more hours. Lyrica does not seem to be working anymore, please has someone go another alternative, if this does not get better, I am staying in bed tomorrow, might just go to the GP for a Voltarin Injection, feels like a mini truck is parked on my ribcage.
Thanks