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Harvey, LA

Does anyone have any knowledge about comfortable bras? I have costochondritis and fibromyalgia and it bras hurt me so bad!
I keep buying and returning. I can't wear any kind of compression bra because I also have stage 4 non small cell lung cancer and can't
take the pressure on my chest.

April 15, 2023
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Members rallied around the search for comfortable bras that accommodate costochondritis, fibromyalgia, and lung cancer, with several sharing... Read more

Members rallied around the search for comfortable bras that accommodate costochondritis, fibromyalgia, and lung cancer, with several sharing specific brands and styles that prioritize softness and minimal compression. Practical suggestions included Anne Mulaire bamboo sports bras with loose fits, all-cotton front-closure bras from Penningtons, wireless designs, and lightweight tank-style bras from Amazon that layer well under clothing. A recurring theme was the frustration of limited options for those needing support without painful pressure, the high cost of trial and error, and the humor and solidarity shared over aging bodies that require lift without discomfort.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I get all cotton front closure bras at Penningtons. Unfortunately I wear the largest size. Over time they
shrink, even in cold water, so I have to get them again. I watch for sales.

April 15, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member good thing I wasn't drinking coffee yet. I spit out my water. Unfortunately Penningtons bras only go to an H cup. I am limited to only one. All cotton, no underwire, front closure. My arms are too sore to do one up behind me. If I grow even half an inch in the bandI will be going braless. The bounce factor could whack somebody.

April 16, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

In all my years i still havent found anything i really like

April 16, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member LOL
Unfortunately (or maybe it is fortunate Hmmmm) I no longer fit into a Penningtons bra. They are too big. Cotton sounds great.
But as I said those I find are for miss perky.
It will be a seek and find try on repeat mission.
And did I mention I'm a bull in the china shop kind of gal?
Give me 140 acres to try anything on! I bang into dressing room walls.

April 16, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had one bra from Penningtons when I was bigger.
I still remember the sales lady saying I think you are in the wrong store sweetheart.
LOL I told her I could not find a bra to fit in the regular shops.
I was just big enough in the boobs to need that cup size and coverage.
We don't have much to choose from around here but I'll have to search.
I have to try on. And that is gonna be a big chore!
I find most bras available are geared to miss perky boobs.
Bless their young boobies! 😊
This older gal needs lift and support without looking like a torpedo ready to launch!

April 16, 2023

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