I just took my belt off because it was killing me. I definately go thru the same things.

Bra, what bra? I don't wear one any more. I couldn't even if I wanted to as they don't make my size. I've gained over 100lbs and had a breast reduction so I can never find one that fits and is comfortable.

I LOVE stretch clothes, warm fuzzy clothes and live in my fleece housecoat. I can't stand anything binding, tight or unstretchy.

Oh yeah, I understand completely. I went from a 7/8 to a 16 in 10 years. I live in drawstring yoga/sweat pants, my husband's t-shirts or tanktops with no bra if I'm at home. If I have to go out, it's usually a sports bra with blue jeans, but they can't be the least bit tight. I hate it when I have to go to church or something, when I have to get dressed up with a regular bra & normal clothes. When I'm in my jeans, I have to unbutton the top button half the time, if I can get away with it.

AII I WANT TO WEAR IS MY P.J.'S AND I WAS TALKING TO A FRIEND TODAY B/C/ I KNOW WHAT I WEAR IS NOT THAT ATTRACTIVE FOR MY HUSBAND. I WOULD LIKE TO BUY SOME OF THOSE VELOUR PANTS AND JACKETS TO WEAR AROUND THE HOUSE, IF I LOOK GOOD THEN I FEEL GOOD. WHEN I'M GRUNGING I KNOW THAT I AM ONE ROUGH LOOKIN WOMAN B/C OF THIS DISEASE. B4 FIBRO I WOULD NEVER COME OUT OF THE HOUSE LOOKIN LIKE THIS, BUT I NEED TO BE COMFORTABLE, I CAN'T TAKE THE BINDING ANYWHERE. I DO HAVE TO DRESS ONCE A MONTH FOR THE DR AND THEN I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I GET HOME......LOVE HELEN

I am fortunate, if you can call it that, that I am losing weight and have continued to over the last two years. I was quite a chunky monkey when I was diagnosed. At home I wear oversized pj's and no bra. I have skin sensitivity problems and that is part of it as well. Right now my favorite thing to wear is a pair of overalls because they look cute but fit loose and have no waist.

I get a lot of pain in my ribs when I wear my bras. Sometimes I can get away without one, but there are times you just have to wear one. Pants hurt my hips and legs sometimes as well. Just the weight of them on my skin hurts. I have found some cute stylish jogging type outfits that work for running errands. For church or others things I want to dress up for I where flowing skirts, dresses, or pants with a very soft material. That helps me quite a bit.

Oh my! thank you - I haven't been able to wear a bra for quite awhile -- just wear loose tops and at my age figure no one will notice! also have very sensitive skin-

Oh yes I am right there with you! When I come thru that door at the end of a hard day off come the shoes and socks, then the pants or skirt and then the bra! When I am on my feet too long, to much walking or standing, my lower back actually swells up and I have to undo my jeans - it's not from my stomach like I've eaten too much, it's actually from my lumbar area! So yes, if I could get away with it I would never wear a bra or anything that has a pressure point. Unfortunately you do NOT want to see me without my "support!" hugs jilly

Yes, I have the same problem! I have to wear what I sleep in inside out because the seems just kill me to lay on them..my underwear, too! My bra drives me INSANE and I only wear one when I go out in public. I also have to have cotton fabircs of the right texture and weight or I'm a mad woman. (I weigh 130 and I have fourtunatly only fluctuated about 30 lbs in my life. My medications pretty much make me feel like I have morning sickness most of the time and that really cuts your appetite, too! I know I would be consuming much more food from depression and being bed bound for weeks & even months at a time..I was in a wheel chair for many months from my severe intial RA flare.I could not walk at all my feet were so swollen and painful) For me, Seat belts are touture too! They kill my sholders they are always so tender!

Sounds like we all have the same problems! I go out so rarely, just to the doctor, and maybe 3 or 4 times a year otherwise, so I don't have to get dressed up. I don't wear a bra at home, ever. I wear soft comfy pants, flannel in cool weather and soft lightweight cotton ones in the summer, usually shorts then. Big soft pullovers, scoop or v-neck, can't endure anything close to my throat (not so much because of fibro, but because I was choked almost to death once, and anything near my throat sends me into a panic). I've always HATED shoes, go barefoot or flip flops, or bedroom slippers. I look exactly like it sounds, one hell of a mess! But, I don't have a husband, don't see anyone except my kids, so I'm gonna be as comfy as possible!

I know how you feel. I have gained 50 lbs this year. I cannot tolerate the belt I need to hold my pants up over my huge stomach and bra's are horrible. I just bought a sports bra that was a couple inches bigger than needed just to try for some comfort...

Funny. I was just thinking of posting the same predicament. I have not been able to waer a bra for 4 years. It is just too painful and causes deep muscle pain that is unbearable. I have tried all the different kinds of bras and now I wear a tank top under my clothes. It is quite dishearteneing for me as I try to keep a good weight and watch my posture and love clothes, especially elegant bohemian!! So now I am always in search of vests and shawls that I can wear over my clothes.

I do not wear a bra except on a few rare occaisions...cause the soft tissue in my rib area is to sensative...
I used to wear tight fittin jeans...sigh...nope I cannot tolerate anything tight near my fat pads right behind the hip bones...right above my Butt...my husband will occaisionally swat at me {Loveingly} when I walk past him...that has about driven me to the floor...I know always have my hand there protecting that area when ever he is near...seems to be a habit he cannot break even tho he knows it is painful for me...
I to am way overweight...but that is starting to come off...now if i can just make it thru christmas !!
lol...Oh yea, I know buy all stretchy jeans...great little invention they were !!

I have recently picked up a couple of dressy sweat suit sets at Macy's on sale. They are dressy enough to go out in but very comfortable to live in whether I stay in or not.

I was turning into a pj woman and it is embarrassing when someone comes to the door at 3 pm and I'm still in my jammies.

My landlord caught me twice and he must think I'm the queen of laziness. Well that is just what I think he thinks, ya know?

The dressy sweats have helped. It feels so good to come home and get out of restrictive clothing.

I know what you mean! Hugs, Keleee :)

All my clothes have elastic waists!! I can't stand a waist band, it just plain hurts. hugs