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Originally Posted by lady_express_44
Is your hug (sometimes or always) accompanied by numbness/skin sensations too? I used to describe the sensations as like having a 6 or 8 inch elastic belt or band, stretched to the max, wrapped around my middle, and released so that it is squeezing my skin (and everything else).
Honestly, this isn't that common, but your neuro should recognize what it is.
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"should" being the operative word there, Cherie!
in 1992, I had my first date with the MS Hug.
it was JUST like you described, a wide BELT around my waist, tight, and squeezing me.
except... it was only 2 inches wide, not 6 to 8.
my neuro said it was Guillian Barre, and was prepared to immediately admit me to the hospital, as he said it (the squeezing) could RISE to my chest, and make me unable to breathe, and I'd have to be put on a ventilator, ASAP, or I could DIE...
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/guill...ome%20Symptoms
he had me FREAKED out, totally!
so, I was actually RELIEVED to get a second opinion, and the MS Dx.
I have been getting "acid reflux" at the drop of a hat lately, and always keep a bottle of TUMS on the nightstand, for when it wakes me up with burpy burning.