Underwear painful

Hello Fibro Family,

Today is a bad day for me. Pain all over from head to feet. Has anyone ever had days when your underwear (specifically panties) hurts just by touching your skin??? Is this another Fibro symptom?

Nina, yes, indeed. You would not believe how careful I have to be about what material comes into contact with my skin (actually, it sounds like you would!)

Chipps - Welcome! Why don't you start a new thread, introducing yourself, indicating in the title that you're a newbie? You'd get more replies that way, because more people would probably notice.

Debbie

Hi Nina:

I have been wearing plain cotton underwear for a long time. I had trouble with infections in the past. I used to wear the stylish non cotton underwear but was told cotton is better. I don't have pain from the cotton underwear and they don't dig in anywhere.

As far as bras, I hate the ones with wires. Those cause a lot of pain. I bought a bunch with no wire from a shopping channel and I am happier with them.

You seem to have a nice routine when you get home. I am sorry that you are in a lot of pain. I have head pain all the time. It is mighty cold out today, I am sure it is not helping.

Hope you get some relief soon.

Welcome Chipps.

Loring

Osteoarthritis in Multiple Joints, Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia, Chronic Daily Headaches, I.B., Hard of Hearing...

I wear plain cotton underwear too. I wear them inside out. This seem ridiculous, but it prevents the seams from rubbing my skin. I also wear them a bit larger than necessary so there is no binding. I wear my socks inside out too. If I ever get in an accident, the medical personnel will think I'm nuts.

I haven't worn regular jeans in years (partly fibro, partly too many abdominal surgeries). I can wear the stretch ones with elastic waists, though. With a long shirt, it's harder to tell that they aren't "real" jeans.

In the past few years (aka since FM took over) I have completly changed the goals I have for dressing. It is now about comfort, gentle fabrics, styles that don't bind but flow nicely. As far as underwear, I wear cotton usually, but can also use nylon if they are not tight anywhere. I find that during the winter, wearing Tommy Copper leggings under pants helps my legs (with varicose veins) feel better all day, but when I get home, it feels great to take them off. JJill makes a jean that is so full of elastic that they feel like stretch pants. Tried and True they are called. All of you who think you can't tolerate jeans, you would love these. <3

Thanks for all replies. Glad to know I'm not alone. I guess its true what they say - misery loves company! Luvzminis, I actually have problems with elastic around the stomach and legs. Bra straps and elastic around the midriff drives me crazy. And <3 I will check out those jeans. I can't wear jeans comfortably either. They're making their way farther and farther into the back of my closet. Like AustenFan I can wear elastic jeans but the regular kind are so uncomfortable.