MS HUG & ABDOMINAL DISTENTION

Omg! Mine is in my stomach and back, with pain in my lower back and pain and sometimes on the right lower abdomen. Also a time it "catches" and turns into a full blow muscle cramp! I thought it was something to do with my kidney. I just thought I was fat or bloated! Mine comes and goes, but this I've had now for almost a month now... Seeing my neurologist next month. I look forward to talking to you. I just joined and don't know how to add my pic yet..,

YES!!!! While, I Also have endometriosis ; I've had a total hysto , however mine never went away, when I begin to feel a flare come on and the "HUG" starts to feel like it's crushing my ribs , I suddenly look like I am about 6 months pregnant; what's amazing is that it can happen within 5 to 10 minutes! It is SO painful! You are NOT alone in this. I also have ISBD, and diverticululosis, which means I have had to learn by trial and error what works for me; but I am at my best when I stay away from heavy dairy, raw vegetables, nuts and seeds. Of course, everyone's body is different; but I also find that I have less of a HUG when I eat as gluten free as possible . It may not not work for you, but I learned that eating low fiber and gluten free helped me out ALOT! Hopefully, I've said one thing that can help you.

Thank so much for sharing, Bentley! I hadn't considered the gluten-free option, but it makes sense and could very well help other community members. Thanks again for sharing! Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.

I have the exact same thing. My doc put me on gabbapentan & also a muscle relaxer and it helps with the hug & the abdominal bloat. I am having an upper GI done to make sure it isn't my stomach, but it's probably from the spinal lesion's location.