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Omaha, NE

Since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia has anyone's day to day wardrobe changed?

December 28, 2016
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Members connected deeply over how fibromyalgia has dramatically changed their daily clothing choices, with the overwhelming consensus being... Read more

Members connected deeply over how fibromyalgia has dramatically changed their daily clothing choices, with the overwhelming consensus being that loose-fitting clothes like leggings, joggers, oversized tops, and tunics have replaced jeans and structured garments that cause pain from pressure, seams, or restricted movement. Several members shared specific adaptations including going braless or switching to pullover sports bras, cutting tags out of clothing, sizing up in underwear to avoid painful stitching, wearing multiple layers in winter to prevent shivering-induced pain, and choosing slip-on shoes when bending becomes difficult. A recurring theme was the bittersweet trade-off between comfort and identity, as many mourned giving up their former polished style while finding relief and community solidarity in prioritizing what feels good over what looks good.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yup I'm the same , the looser the better , but problem with that is , it leaves room for more eating without ur leggings getting tighter

December 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I cannot believe how so much of what each of you are saying, I am or have experienced it. The comment of "I cannot wear a bra", neither can I. I have purchased things along, but I find that leggings, and a large oversized top is the best feeling, in the winter a want a tank under my top. I am just in a profound state seeing each of you like looking in my mirror!!!

December 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I do not want my clothes to touch if possible! The looser the better!! Fitted clothing especially at my mid section creates pain unnecessarily!!

December 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes this sound a whole lot what I do. My pullover bra are a Godsend and I pull my bra off when I am at home. I wear my pullover bra 7 days a week I have good ones for Church and appointments and my stretched ones otherwise. I am learning to do what is best for me.

December 30, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wear bras that pull over my head because I cannot tolerate the front or back closures. Sports bras that cross in the back constantly itch, so I just wear bras with over the shoulder straps. I usually wear camisole shelf bras or no bra around the house.

The tags on shirts and pants also tend to itch, so I end up tearing them out or buying tagless items.
Lately with sciatica in my left leg, I have trouble putting on socks and tying sneakers. I wore sandals and slip on shoes in the summer and fall, but I need socks in the winter.

December 29, 2016

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