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Chronic Illness 4w
For anyone with larger “chests” do you think that binders are helpful? I have chest pain & sometimes I feel like a br@ makes it worse and sometimes it makes it feel better, I’m wondering if a binder would be the best of both worlds bc it’s more supportive
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Anonymous 2w

I've seen a lot of positive reviews from EDSers for tank top style binders instead of traditional type binders because the restriction is more spread out instead of focused on spots that are inclined to hurt anyway. I know you said you don't have EDS but I would assume that would help similarly

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Anonymous 4w

I do not have EDS right now I’m only diagnosed with dysautonomia. Chest pain is NOT cardiac related so I’m thinking maybe ribs? sports br@s feel so tight to get enough support that they’re very uncomfortable and I’m just at a loss

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Anonymous 4w

I would recommend a back brace over a binder. It supports your lower back but that is what is actually holding everything up and supporting you

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 4w

I bind frequently for gender reasons and am on the larger side, unfortunately it’s been a *cause* of rib pain for me rather than an alleviator 😬 definitely worse than a sports bra on that front cause of the length and restrictive intent

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

Worse and then not all that supportive imo, not to mention the way it restricted breathing for me. Binders kind of just don’t go well for anyone with a chest larger than like a D-cup, in my experience. Op might be better of with a well fitted corset

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

Thank you!!

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 2w

See that’s what I thought, but these comments are making me question that now

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

I haven't tried one but i do love my corsets. I want to splurge on a fitted one but my Adore Me brand corsets are nice enough for now.

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 2w

Just for reference, binders honestly aren’t very supportive, they’re just tight and not elasticated at all in the front

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