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smathie2 05/18/2010

I don't know if I have ever experienced the MS hug I can barely remember what was going on when I was at my worst with MS.

I was wondering if it's possible to feel the hug on only one side if your body? Since about last night I have felt a tight constriction on my left side, kind of like only the left half of my rib cage is in a vice grip.

I am also experiencing numbness to the entire left side of my body but only part of my right side. Could this numbness be part of why I only feel it on one side?

pj22 05/19/2010

Our bodies are so weird-it can happen on one side-at least it has happened to me.

Although you may want to contact your neuro and let them know what is going on-just in case. Have you been sick or anything strange? The bad thing is that i find is there is just no quick easy way to get rid of the ms hug. Kindof has to just ware off. I hate those things, most uncomfortable thing.

hope it does not last long

dragonfly16 05/19/2010

I agree that you should probably contact your neurologist. I do have most of my symptoms only on one side too. It really all depends on where your lesions are located. You may be going through a relapse and a dose of steroids may be in order. Also, if you have a fever, it could be a cause of your syptoms as well. I know my symptoms seem to act up when I have a fever. (Has to do with MS not liking heat.)

Best of luck.

smathie2 05/19/2010

I'm actually going to see my neuro in about an hour. I have a whole list of symptoms to go over him with.

I haven't had an infections or a cold or anything. I haven't really been stressed out or anything either. Actually, before May 9th, I was feeling the best I have in years.

Yay MS for having no triggers!

pj22 05/20/2010

So howe did your appt come out? I hope you are doing better or at least get some answers..

smathie2 05/20/2010

my neuro said it was my first official relapse since last September (when I was diagnosed) and that if it's just some sensory issues and nothing else then I'll be fine and it will go away on its own.

He also said that the betaseron seems to be working very well for me at the moment and in the future if I do have a severe relapse then he may consider Tysabri. But at this point in time, I should just work on being calm and everything will sort itself out

pj22 05/21/2010

Well just kind of lay low for a few days if you can.. relax, maybe it will help it work itself out sooner for you. Hey if you have any ??? on Tysabri let me know i have been on it for a very long time over 2 years.. TAKE CARE

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