Bluesun - here's a reply from the male side of fibro sufferers. I can't wear jewelry either. I'm talking about rings, watches & so forth. I even have trouble wearing belts & buttoning the top button on my shirts these days. So yes, I have a problem with it.

In addition I found out a few years ago that I needed hearing aids so they gave me two (to the tune of $3200 that is) but I couldn't even wear them as it felt like I had gnats in my ears the entire time I had them in. At least I got most of my money back as they did charge me a restocking fee for using them.

Nowdays I just turn the TV up when I need to hear it but when you live by yourself & would have to shout for a neighbor to hear you you can get away with it. haha

I used to be okay but this last year, my medical alert bracelet bugs me. It's stainless steel, so I know it's possibly a bit "heavy", but.... No. bracelets make me nuts. I can't speak to earrings, but I've neer had issues with jewelry before. Ugh.
We'e actually had this topic show up before, but not the last couple years, so it's a good reminder, b/c I usually had no trouble and now I do.

I am allergic to most metals. I do feel uncomfortable with jewelry on, most especially necklaces. Rings and bracelets aren't so bad. I never wear earrings. They drive me nuts.

Also, I wear sweats or jammies around the house all the time. Comfort is the key! Love my crocs too. I don't care what they look like.

It depends on the day. Sometimes, I can wear jewelry and I'm fine. Other times, I find that the weight of the earrings or bracelet is just intolerable.

FYI I once had a very good acupuncturist tell me that in some people, wearing metal can increase pain levels.

I used to make and wear jewelry. Now I find them irritating and heavy. Especially earrings. And necklaces feel so heavy. My rings I only wear occasionally. Like the bra, they are the first things off when I enter the house.

I have three drawers of beautiful jewelry not being worn, sigh...

There are days I can wear jewelery and days I cannot. I have a goto pair of light earrings that I usually wear. I also can usually wear a necklace for the day. Hubby got me 2 new bracelets before he left and I have trouble wearing them somedays. Usually, unless dressing up, I go without. Most of the time it is just the earrings and my wedding band. However, the first thing I take off when I get home is the jewelry. As I am typing this my necklace is bugging me.

SugarBear, funny you mentioned belts. I used to love wearing them, but now I have a closet full of really cool belts I only wish I could wear. :(

Leo, yeah it didn't happen over night for me either. Seems the list has grown over the years.

Fantod, thanks for that information. I never heard of that and it's good to know.

And rings... I had to stop wearing my engagement ring because of the little stone on it. Whenever it would turn to the side and rub one of the neighboring fingers it would drive me nuts. My husband keeps asking when will I wear it again. I tried to tell him he's lucky I wear the wedding ring (which is smooth).

Good morning Bluesun,

This sounds like aa funny or strange response but............ I am a dental hygienist and have been for 35 years.

I have noticed over the years that people would come in with red, bleeding gums where they have crowns that have metal margins. In looking into it - the metal is non-precious and has a lot of nickel in it. There are also patients with crowns that are gold , a precious metal and they don't have the negative tissue response. So my theory is that a lot of people have nickel sensitivities or allergies and..........
possible non-precious allergies. Not sure if you could tolerate gold or platinum but they are precious metals so you might have a better chance. I have to wear precious metals and nickel free for sure.

I hope that is helpful. Blessings, PJ