Multiple Sclerosis patients have been known to experience MS chest pain. This multiple sclerosis chest pain is also known as the MS “hug” or the girdle-band sensation.

The MS “hug” is typically described as an MS chest pain, but the truth of the matter is that it can be felt on the chest or on the abdomen. It can also be a one-sided pain or one that encircles the patient’s torso. Some patients describe it as a pressure on the chest that is more irritating than painful. But others describe it as pain so terrible that they fear they may be experiencing a heart attack. The MS “hug” can last a very short time (mere seconds) or it can last for hours and hours. Clearly, the presentation of the MS “hug” varies from individual to individual.

The Causes of MS Chest Pain

The MS “hug” is so …