Re: Women only!

[Guest guest]

wish I could help you but not too much alternatives except the one piece body

suit type for full support including back, when I am really uncomfortable I put

on my bathing suit but only if I am at home. Jodi

Adela wrote:

I don't want to embarrass any men. so please women only! (unless it doesn't

bother you)

I want to talk about Bra's

It is uncomfortable and Hurts. Is there any way around these things? What

alternatives is there? besides the large sweater look. which I can do for now

but come spring it is harder. I use sport bras and they are not too bad but

there has to be something better.

I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder and back pain.

Adela

[Guest guest]

Adela,

I found that going one size larger helped some, but it does sort of

ruin my " fashion look " . This is o.k. at my age but perhaps not for

all you younger women.

Margaret B

>

> I don't want to embarrass any men. so please women only! (unless it

> doesn't bother you)

>

> I want to talk about Bra's

> It is uncomfortable and Hurts. Is there any way around these

> things? What alternatives is there? besides the large sweater look.

> which I can do for now but come spring it is harder. I use sport

> bras and they are not too bad but there has to be something better.

> I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder

> and back pain.

> Adela

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use tanks or camisols with the " built in " shelf bra instead of the regular,

most uncomfortable, " piece of crud " bras, lol. Cannot stand them at all. Heck

there are days I cannot stand anything more than a t-shirt and sweatshirt. I

totally understand. My pain is not from the " extra large variety " either, so it

must be the stupid fibro doing it. I hear this alot ladies.

Hugs,

Margaret Badner wrote:

Adela,

I found that going one size larger helped some, but it does sort of

ruin my " fashion look " . This is o.k. at my age but perhaps not for

all you younger women.

Margaret B

>

> I don't want to embarrass any men. so please women only! (unless it

> doesn't bother you)

>

> I want to talk about Bra's

> It is uncomfortable and Hurts. Is there any way around these

> things? What alternatives is there? besides the large sweater look.

> which I can do for now but come spring it is harder. I use sport

> bras and they are not too bad but there has to be something better.

> I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder

> and back pain.

> Adela

>

>

1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as

to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some

treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain

health conditions or just dangerous in general.

2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be

afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation

better.

3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the

same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something

another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member

may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal

with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense

of humor.

5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let

us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

Have a nice day everyone.

[Guest guest]

Have any of you tried sports bras?

There are some nice sports bras that are similar to bras.

With small straps. I get mine at Walmart. They have a variety of types

and they are not expensive.

I had breast reduction surgery in May 2007 and the Dr messed it up.

All I can wear are sports bras...so I know you can get some nice ones.

Elaine

> I use tanks or camisols with the " built in " shelf bra instead of the

> regular, most uncomfortable, " piece of crud " bras, lol. Cannot stand

> them at all. Heck there are days I cannot stand anything more than a

> t-shirt and sweatshirt. I totally understand. My pain is not from the

> " extra large variety " either, so it must be the stupid fibro doing it.

> I hear this alot ladies.

> Hugs,

>

>

> Margaret Badner <margaretbadner@...

> <mailto:margaretbadner%40gmail.com>> wrote:

> Adela,

> I found that going one size larger helped some, but it does sort of

> ruin my " fashion look " . This is o.k. at my age but perhaps not for

> all you younger women.

> Margaret B

>

>

> >

> > I don't want to embarrass any men. so please women only! (unless it

> > doesn't bother you)

> >

> > I want to talk about Bra's

> > It is uncomfortable and Hurts. Is there any way around these

> > things? What alternatives is there? besides the large sweater look.

> > which I can do for now but come spring it is harder. I use sport

> > bras and they are not too bad but there has to be something better.

> > I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder

> > and back pain.

> > Adela

> >

> >

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the

> list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check

> with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with

> other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous

> in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls

> don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to

> make that situation better.

>

> 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:

> Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe

> <mailto:Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe%40yahoogroups.com>

>

> 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad

> at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially

> take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes

> the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at

> fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as

> fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.

>

> 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad

> day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use medical tape (the breathable, paper kind) to tape down my nipples. End of

problem! Of course, that's not going to work for anybody larger than a B-cup.

Or if you're wearing a sheer blouse or something.

Kira

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[Guest guest]

I had a reduction in May 07.

The back pain relief is 200%. Beyond what you'd even imagine.

However the Dr messed up the surgery and I have other problems because

of it.

When asked if I'd do it again. YES, I would.

But I've learned to check the Dr out. Make sure he's not being sued

for anything.

Make sure he listens to you. And gives you lots of information.

Make sure he has photos of past patients (no heads are on them).

Make sure he takes photos and measurements of you.

My Dr did none of this.

The new Dr that I'm seeing to fix the damage has done these things.

Though they say most of the damage cannot be repaired. Just minor

adjustments. Elaine

>

>

> I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder and

> back pain.

> Adela

>

>

[Guest guest]

I found that getting away from the underwire bras helped. went to

wearing to the new styles that are seamless and soft.

lisa n.

[Guest guest]

>

>

> I don't want to embarrass any men. so please women only! (unless it

doesn't bother you)

>

> I want to talk about Bra's

> It is uncomfortable and Hurts. Is there any way around these

things? What alternatives is there? besides the large sweater look.

which I can do for now but come spring it is harder. I use sport bras

and they are not too bad but there has to be something better.

> I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder

and back pain.

> Adela

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

This topic would be a hoot if only we didn't have the pain!

I can't advise those in the A-B cup range, but I've found in the larger

sizes, as I have fibrocystic breasts, that I require an underwire plus

the little 'cookies' underneath for support. It does add to the already-

large bosom I have, but the support from beneath, plus the wider, more

supportive band under the arms helps keep things 'up front' where they

belong, lol. The straps are wider on some, distributing the support

more. Now my boobs are supported around fully 50% on the bottom, with

the top of the bra cups mostly just gently covering the rest. Found

this out by accident one day when bra shopping with my sis. I hadn't

bought myself any for quite awhile, and we stopped in VS store and were

joking about the 'huge' double barrel slingshot styles. Then, when I

took the size I thought would fit in the fitting room and couldn't get

it on, and we progressed to larger and larger ones, we ended up at that

exact same table full of bras to find something for my humongo bongos!

girlsaylor

[Guest guest]

I'm small ( but I wear a playtex bra that is cushiony and WIRE FREE!

I swear by these bras, they are so comfortable and wire free!!!!!

Adela wrote:

> I don't want to embarrass any men. so please women only! (unless it doesn't

bother you)

>

> I want to talk about Bra's

> It is uncomfortable and Hurts. Is there any way around these things? What

alternatives is there? besides the large sweater look. which I can do for now

but come spring it is harder. I use sport bras and they are not too bad but

there has to be something better.

> I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder and back

pain.

> Adela

>

>

[Guest guest]

Adela,

I agree, bras suck. I've been bra free for nearly a decade. I started

going bra free after my youngest child was born due to a horrible

case of mastitis that made it near impossible for me to do anything

but scream when material of any kind got near my bustline, this

included the dreaded bra. I have not worn one unless on very, very

rare occasions ever since. When I must be prim and proper for

interviews or whatever, I wear a camisole with shelf insert. My

favorite style is by Vassarette. The style number is 17-651. They're

cotton, and I'd swear by them. I also wear, when it's bloody cold

outside, a thin set of long underwear by Secret Treasures style

number 8442.

I have never, since that point, been told that I HAD to wear a bra.

Granted, I'm not the bustiest person in the world. My daughter wears

a bra, but prefers the same style camisole in her size. She's

fifteen, and high school is a cruel environment. Like me, bras kill

her, and she only wears them when she doesn't have a choice.

Otherwise she'd rather skip that idea.

Hope this gives you ideas.

A. Neff

> > I don't want to embarrass any men. so please women only! (unless

it doesn't bother you)

> >

> > I want to talk about Bra's

> > It is uncomfortable and Hurts. Is there any way around these

things? What alternatives is there? besides the large sweater look.

which I can do for now but come spring it is harder. I use sport bras

and they are not too bad but there has to be something better.

> > I thought that I would ask all of you who deal with the shoulder

and back pain.

> > Adela

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I find the Cacique brand bras from Lane to be very comfortable. I

get the kind without underwire. I also mostly wear sports bras around the

house. I order these from Roamans catalog. They do sell one brand there

that is more expensive but it is a hook style bra, but still very soft and

supportive. Don't know if this helps anyone. I am large sized obviusly

from the places I shop.

Jeanne in WI