Sorry you are experiencing one of the worst sx. Been there! In fact, I have been living with the hug pretty much daily all month. It has not been bad, but it has been a drag. Its different day to day, sometimes its arms around my ribs, and other times it feels like there is a large hand around my trachea, or squeezing my diaphragm.

The hug is by far one of my most uncomfortable sx! About the only good thing I can say is, it might go away forever one day.

I also have developed chronic post-nasal drip. The consensus is that its related to the MS too. I don't know, but I never had a problem like this before. It is an awful drag and I feel like I'm clearing my throat and hawking up crud all the time and it's embarrassing, making all that noise. I have begun a program of sinus cleansing a few times a week. It seems to help some. But, for me anyway, mj is by far the most effective for keeping the mucus down. (I toke some at night before bed, and the next day my sinuses are not so clogged.

Best wishes for a symptom-free day!!