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Posted 4/1/2016 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
I hate clutches. I have droopy shoulders and can't keep a shoulder bag on my shoulder. So I switched to a cross body bag. The weight of it hurt my neck so I lighten the load to the very minimal items.

Now the bag that was perfect for me for years hurts my back where the strap crosses my spine. shakehead

My choices now are a fanny bag or carry a wallet in my pocket. eyes
Thanks to my plump belly a fanny bag looks terrible on me. So I guess I'm carrying a wallet now. wink

Anybody have this happen to you?
Posted 4/1/2016 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
I buy shoulder bags with short, wide straps so that the bag actually can rest either under my upper arm or behind my upper arm. The wide strap is easier on the shoulder. I also make sure the bag isn't large because I will fill it no matter what the size is. This was the best solution for me.

Sherrine
Posted 4/2/2016 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
Joy,
Can you move the crossbody strap out closer to the part where the shoulder meets the upper arm? I do that as my neck can't take it either! I use a smallish bag to fit just my wallet, cell phone, keys and a few cosmetics and pens.
Posted 4/2/2016 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
I've tried all types of methods of wearing my cross body purse. I carry very little in my purse: pen, checkbook, cellphone, small change, and lipbalm. It's very light, but the touch of the strap feels like a rock grinding into my back.

A purse that hangs from my arm will aggrevating my ulnar nerve in my arm. My neurologist wants to move that nerve, but I dread the surgery.
Posted 4/2/2016 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
Joy,

Remove or move the nerve?

Yes purses are an issue..for decades, i carried all my stuff and on vacations , i would get a bigger one and carried my families essentials..like through disney world..

I have very chronic pain issues on that right shoulder, right rib, etc..

But oh for those good old days, when i could carry a toddler, my purse, carry on bags and go through airports!!!!

lj
Posted 4/2/2016 11:16 AM (GMT 0)
Joy, I have one purse that the strap goes across my body. It has a small place for cosmetics, a larger spot to carry whatever, and the back section is against my body. That section unzips and there are spots for credit cards, driver's license, cash, a pen, etc. I bought this for short outings like to fairs or the casino. This way I don't carry my wallet which is one of the heavier things in my purse. I found this at Dillard's.

I also stopped carrying my checkbook. I use my debit card and I carry a few blank checks with me. That takes off more weight in my purse.

Sherrine
Posted 4/2/2016 9:15 PM (GMT 0)
Lmj, move it over. I have cubical tunnel syndrome. Nerve entrapment in my elbow. Half of my hand will go numb at times.

Sherrie, my purse is 11 x 8 × 2. It weights about 2 lbs at its heaviest. I just can't tolerate the touch of the strap on my back.

I'm going to get one of those super thin wallets and put my most important cards in it along with a blank check folded in it. Everything will go in my jeans' pockets.
Posted 4/2/2016 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
Purses and bras...my biggest challenge. I leave my purse in the car when shopping and just carry a credit or debit card in my pocket. I have a closet full of purses that I thought would be comfortable across my shoulders...not meant to be.

Donna
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