Just a quick ? to all here. In April I experienced an awful pain/sensation/squeeze in my upper back. Neuro DX MS hug. I didn't doubt her, but went to PCP to make sure my heart was OK. All was fine,
A couple weeks ago, it started again, as did a relapse. I had the IV Solu-medrol, last week, now only have 4 days left of a taper. The "hug" is getting worse. Feels like a hot knife is inserted in my mid back, sort of between my shoulder blades, although a bit lower. It is now not just uncomfortable, but painful. Has awoken me the last 2 nights. Didn't get to bed until about 3:00 A.M. this morning, but up just a couple hours later in pain.
I took a pain pill, and am waiting for relief. So, the question is, if this is an MS hug, wouldn't the steroids have made it go away?? Think I need to get my heart checked out again? (never had a heart issue, just this pain is so uncomfortable).
What to do? I have been laying on a heating pad, with Vicodin going, no relief yet.
Any thoughts,
Michelle