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Does wearing a bra effect fibromyalgia?
I’m doing a case study on the problems associated with a tight or ill-fitting bra. I’ve seen that some people with fibromyalgia will tend not to wear a bra as tension from straps and bands can cause discomfort and further pain.
Yes, it will affect fibromyalagia pain, here are some reasons why:
an ill-fitting bra may also cause chest pains that mimic heart attack symptoms even when there are no cardiac issues at all. Too-tight, underwired or sports bras can add stress on bones and muscles by pressing on the rib cage, which in turn puts pressure on the diaphragm. Muscles that run from the upper part of the cervical spine and attach to the upper ribs can also be restricted by wearing tight bras. Sports bras should not be worn all day long for this reason.
It can also cause back pain and rib pain due to the constriction, and I would imagine in fibro, the pain would even be worse.
an ill-fitting bra may also cause chest pains that mimic heart attack symptoms even when there are no cardiac issues at all. Too-tight, underwired or sports bras can add stress on bones and muscles by pressing on the rib cage, which in turn puts pressure on the diaphragm. Muscles that run from the upper part of the cervical spine and attach to the upper ribs can also be restricted by wearing tight bras. Sports bras should not be worn all day long for this reason.
It can also cause back pain and rib pain due to the constriction, and I would imagine in fibro, the pain would even be worse.
I was diagnosed now 10 years with Fibro and along with chronic pain there is so much more to it. I also have the sensations of what feels like worms moving around under my skin on my neck and back. This is unbelievably aggravating and because of this I have to take my bra off when I am at home. Wearing a bra is just too uncomfortable now for me and I am not a small chested woman. But you do what you have to do.
I can no longer wear a bra as it is too painful around my rib cage. I wear a Bonds bra top now with no discomfort
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I'm glad you found something comfortable. I looked into those. Looks good. There are a lot of brands like that as well that people an check out as well. Amazon essentials has one similar, cheap. But glad you have 'something' that works well!
I might not be the best person to answer because I have worn a cami with shelf bra some years due to breast reduction surgery (after you have surgery, it leaves a scar and I used to wear an underwire, which they say to avoid). But honestly, I don't think I would. I have enough pain already and bras are not comfortable.
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