Finding the Right Bra for Fibromyalgia and Costochondritis

In this condition, it is a painful hassle to put on any tight clothing which compresses the rib and needless to say an underwire bra. Many women choose not to wear a bra to reduce the pain. However, when needed, it's best to wear something not-too-tight, in a comfortable fabric, and easy to wear and remove. Here are some tips in finding a right bra:

Bra Fabric Types

When buying a bra, look for:

• something made with smooth, soft and breathable fabric like cotton, silk or satin.

• Seamless bra types are ideal as they prevent edgings from pressing against the skin.

• Avoid anything textured like lace, tulle or fabric with embroidery to prevent thread fiber from brushing against skin and causing pain.

Best Bra Styles for Every Size

Soft-Cup Bras: These bras offer good support for women of all sizes. Choose something with a wide shoulder straps as they won't dig into your skin like the thinner ones do. A front-closure design would also reduce the pain of putting on and removing a bra.

Sports Bras: These bras can be very comfortable and give good support for women of all sizes. Opt for something softer and with a wider stretch to prevent squeezing your ribcage.

Bralettes: For smaller sized women, a bralette might work. They are usually made with comfortable soft-cups with moderate support.

Bandeaus: Another good option for small to medium sized women, bandeaus would ensure that no wires or edges would press against the skin

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