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    Cayenne13
    Cayenne13 Member Posts: 2
    in Living with arthritis

    Can anyone recommend an easy to close front bra for large breasts; the atrhritis and carpel tunnel issues make back fastening hook and eye bras very difficult to put on and my condition is detiorating

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    • chrisb
      chrisb Moderator Posts: 770

      Hi @Cayenne13  

      Welcome to the Versus Arthritis forum. 

      I note that your carpel tunnel combined with arthritis symptoms causes difficulties with fastening hook and eye bras. 

      I found this article on the Versus Arthritis website as a starting point for you: 

      https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2019/september/new-lingerie-brand-unveils-stylish-functional-bras-to-ensure-easy-dressing-for-women-with-arthritis/


      I hope that other forum members will be able to provide you with further suggestions. 

      Best Wishes

      ChrisB (Moderator)

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    • Delight_in_Nature
      Delight_in_Nature Member Posts: 3

      I use all elastic sports bras as I have osteoarthritis in my shoulder ac joint and can't wear a strap over my shoulder. I'm a 44DD and these bras seem to work for me.

    • Moira
      Moira Member Posts: 116

      It is a right nuisance isn't it?

      I use front fastening bras. You can also get pull on bras.

      I did an internet search and found several makes that I can use.

      Good luck with finding what is right bra for you.

    • frogmorton
      frogmorton Member Posts: 30,226

      I just do mine up the wrong way round and swivel them afterwards. It's not the easiest but it works for me.

      This is an old thread I remember:

      https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/49052/anyone-found-a-bra-thats-easy-to-put-on-and-comfortable


    • Coddfish
      Coddfish Member Posts: 89
      edited 28. Sep 2021, 17:02

      I am a 36H or 34HH depending on style. I have never found anything that works for me other than well designed underwired bras and ShockAbsorber sports bras, and I am very dependent on having a very tight back strap to take the load. I injured my shoulder a few years ago, and have some difficulty fastening a bra behind my back. What I usually do is turn the bra upside down and inside out, place it round me and fasten the hooks at the front under the breasts. Then I slowly rotate it round and once it’s in the right place, flip it up. This magically puts it, and everything else, in the right place. I ordered a front fastening bra once, but the contortions to keep large breasts in place in it whist also trying to do it up were beyond me, and it went back.

    • airwave
      airwave Member Posts: 579

      I have as many problems trying to help, front loaders seem to way to go at least to save me helping. There are a few firms making custom garments that assist? There is the issue of wire under supports which are uncomfortable?

      it’s a grin, honest!

    • frogmorton
      frogmorton Member Posts: 30,226

      I had to pop in here to see why Airwave needs to wear such undergarments! Now i see why - he is helping!

    • airwave
      airwave Member Posts: 579

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

      its a grin, honest!

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