Replied by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 02/25/2024
Have you recently twisted or sprained your back?
I experienced the same thing after being moved from a gurney to a bed in the hospital. My back was twisted out of alignment.
It was two weeks before I got out of the hospital and was able to get it squared away and take a deep breath. I had to use a "True Back" as I was unable to get on the inversion table.
I tried to tell the doctor but, of course, he wouldn't listen. And I was so happy just to get away from there, get home, get it straightened out and be able to take a deep breath, after two weeks, I didn't care.
Replied by PO (LA) on 02/27/2024
The MS hug is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis that can be hard to explain, and can be mistaken for other conditions. With the MS hug, you feel as if you have a tight band around your chest or ribs or pressure on one side of your torso. Some people find that it is painful to breathe.