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Frozen...discomfort from bra strap

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jules815
jules815

Do any of you experience horrible achyness (is that even a word?) from your bra strap on your shoulder?  It's the first thing I take off when I get home.  And today, I'm so sore on my shoulder, I'm not even wearing one at all.  

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  • mymaude
    mymaude jules815

    Posted

    Oh Julie's I feel for you. I had fs from September 2014 until november 2015 (would have been longer but I had an accident and suffered an ac dislocation, I do not recommend as a cure but that's another story) and I spent 7 months of that totally unable to wear a bra due to both the pain and the fact that it was almost impossible to put on with such limited movement and trust me husbands are hopeless in these matters 😋. Sod what people might think there is no point in suffering just because you worry what others might think or say. Baggy T shirts are a godsend. Look after yourself. Xxx
  • kim18826
    kim18826 jules815

    Posted

    Yep know the feeling, i hve to wear one as i'm still working full time and my job involves visiting Businesse's (plus im a 36DD)  first thing that comes off though with the help of my amazing 8 year old daughter who is becoming my little care bear.....

     

    • jules815
      jules815 kim18826

      Posted

      I feel for you!  Thank goodness I don't have to interact with people for my job.  
    • kim18826
      kim18826 jules815

      Posted

      I wish i didn't..would love to come to work in jeans and baggy top, as it is i'm popped up to the eyes on Zapain and have to constantly buy new sticky pads for my tens machine as its on and off throughout the day god knows how many times, but surgeon  appointment in 5 weeks so under the knife i will go again for the third time in 1 year.
    • Colettes77
      Colettes77 kim18826

      Posted

      Kim - This may help

      You can buy a tube of Tac Gel - I think I found mine on Amazon or eBay. Apply a smidgen to your sticky pads - to make them sticky again - one tube will last forever and your sticky pads will last ages.  Dab a bit of the gel on the end of your little finger and spread it accross the pad.

      Also sometimes dampen the sticky side of the pad in the same way with water.  

      Frozen shoulder has so many hidden costs!

  • debbie36227
    debbie36227 jules815

    Posted

    I had rotator cuff surgery in October. I couldn't wear my bra for about three months. Finally I can wear it. It is not too bed now.
  • cindy_45475
    cindy_45475 jules815

    Posted

    Oh yer... And I find that my bra strap falls off on my frozen side as I believe I hold myself at a funny angle in order to deal with the discomfort 😳😁😤
    • debbie36227
      debbie36227 cindy_45475

      Posted

      Yes, cindy my bra strap always fall down because of my sloping shoulder..ugh!
  • jennifer_99224
    jennifer_99224 jules815

    Posted

    Hello Jules,

    I known exactly what you're feeling.  Just the mere thought of putting on my bra on in the morning could bring me to my knees.  I even resorted to wearing it all night just to not have to take if off or put it back on.  On weekends, I couldn't wait to go bra-less! 

  • teresa59318
    teresa59318 jules815

    Posted

    Oh yes jules. I can certainly identify with this. I got a vest with hidden support and it was much better. I also wore scarves to hide any saggy bits!!! Comfort is everything. Mind yourself X .
  • lynn20183
    lynn20183 jules815

    Posted

    Hi there I have had this vile condition since December 2014.

    the pain and rom is better a little now but haven't worn a proper bra since it began. I bought some of the wonder bras or magic bras all one piece you put over your head I put my bad arm in first and my husband bless him helps me. The straps don't hurt or fall down it works for me.

    feel better soon sorry you are going through this....gentle hugs to you.

  • Je_n
    Je_n jules815

    Posted

    OH the awful/painful stupid bra strap... I bought a bra with hooks in the front.. that sort of helps me. I can't even reach my back to hook or unhook a bra with my FS.  
    • Je_n
      Je_n

      Posted

      PS. I am a C and it works for me just fine..
    • Chocolatebabz
      Chocolatebabz Je_n

      Posted

      I have converted to 'front loaders' as well - I don't remember the last time I put on a back fastener, I'd have to do the 'clip at the front and swivel to the back maneuver' - which reminds me I need some sort of strapless contraption for my holidays.
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