I wear only sports bras in a size bigger than I need. Of course, I don't really need to wear a bra...truth be told. I just wear one cause I'm a girl. :o)

With fibro, there is no way I would wear an underwire. (and I've tried one on) They hurt. But I'm not one who needs all that support. Only you know what you are comfortable with.

I probably wasn't much help.

Maynard...it hurts.

Finding a good bra these days is hard. One that is supportive enough to cover all my assets, but not gauge into my Costocrapola pain.

So I often barter my time in and out of them throughout the day. I have flimsy "sleep bras" for around the house. And I have my "hoisters" for when I head out. Then I do, yes, I do have some underwire ones for when I have a special night out (thankfully that only happens once every 2-3 yrs) and I just endure the pain.

I've learned that I can't do racer back or criscross style one and that pain from the straps over my shoulder line next to my neck is horrible. I look like I have a gorilla on my back just trying to walk through the grocery isle at the store. Sadly I've become used to the looks people give me.

But I have found that my Cacique T-shirt bras are the best. The offer the full coverage and decent support. The padding actually helps as it's lightly padded around around the sides. More of a structure thing. And on the days when the CostoCrapola is at it's worst and I have no choice but to wear a bra, taking some advil seems to help.

I wish it were easier. But I call this my fibro / CostoCrapola bra collection.

I have CostoCrapola (lol) too. I can wear an underwire most of the time. My question is - have you ever been professionally fitted for a bra? Most women are actually wearing the wrong size. Going to a good lingerie shop, explaining the problem and having them try to fit you might be a good start. FYI, I might buy one bra that I really find comfortable from them and then go home and look online for the same thing at a better price. Online you can use Google to look for coupon codes or discounts from online stores. You'd be amazed what you can find.

I don't think any of us love wearing a bra regardless of our dimensions. They are ridiculously expensive especially for the larger sizes. I have a collection which I wear based on current level of discomfort. Good luck with your search.

I cannot wear underwire at all. However, I am barely a C cup too. I find sports bras to be the most comfortable, but when the costo is in full flare, any bra hurts.

Thank you all! This is all so helpful, even you Ida. I appreciate knowing that I am not alone in sometimes saying to heck with it all and doing whatever makes me feel best.

Wonder thank you for the recommendation. I will see if there is a store near me. I think Fantod is correct that I need to go to s store and get resized after all the weight changes I've had.

Bball do you know is any supportice sports bras that also don't push on those shoulder fibro points? That is usually my problem. All the weight on those points.

One thing I have been using to go out but not be obscene (also chesty) are two shape wear shirts I bought. They are long tank tops with stretchy material. They are not the type that are super tight, but they do keep things from jiggling. Also, having a the pressure distributed over the largest area keeps the uncomfortable bands away. Even the shoulders are OK I generally have some kind of light hoody on, too. I'm 64 and not all that concerned with my looks. Comfort is my main thing. I bought them at Kohls awhile ago.

Thank you AnnNY. I may look into those for the weekends or days I work from home (when that time comes) so I can wear a light wireless with something like that and call it good.

Maynard - I have trouble wearing a bra myself. Sugar Bear aka Mike

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I have costochondritis really bad at least couple days a month I cannot wear a bra it flares it up I’m in so much pain I can’t even stand clothes to touch me ,prayers for all of us❣️

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