Bra support for painful breasts

fhaxton
fhaxton Posts: 6 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Two weeks before my period, my breasts are agony. I've started on starflower oil to help get rid of the pain (GP advised Evening Primrose oil for the GLA but the starflower oil had more GLA). What I would like is some advice on what kind of bra I should be looking at to jog in. I have just started exercising and am walking mainly with the odd attempt at running short sections but having tried it today...OMG! Had to clamp an arm across them to stop them moving! I basically need something to strap them to my chest and prevent any movement for those two weeks of exercise.

Any ideas/help? I'm on benefits so can't afford anything too expensive.

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  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    What size are we talking? (and incidentally, are you on birth control? Hormones are very likely the cause of the pain)
  • jareno0919
    jareno0919 Posts: 18 Member
    Moving Comfort's Juno Bra! It's wonderful!
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    Try Marshalls or Ross for super-supportive sports bras on a budget. Also try layering them, if you have to.
  • Jdolphin42
    Jdolphin42 Posts: 24 Member
    Go on Ebay or Amazon.com and search for the Champion Max 360 Sports Bra! They stopped making that exact model, so you can usually get them at a reasonable price! It's amazing. Nothing moves! It's racerback, so you don't have that awkward in the way feeling that you normally get with max sports bras!
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    I have been wearing two bras at a time to try to limit movement. I've had some success, but at 44E or whatever, there's only so much I can do to stop the laws of motion here. Like you, I'm on a limited budget, so the fancy shmancy jogging bras are out of my reach. And I'm not convinced they would be much better than what I am doing now.

    I hope you find some workable solutions. I know the pain you are talking about and it can just ruin your whole day. :^(
  • Kerry_B29
    Kerry_B29 Posts: 2 Member
    What size? I'm really happy with my Enell sports bras, but they're C cup and above (I'm a G cup). This is the only bra I've ever been able to run or jump in comfortably (at this size), and they really keep things still.

    Edit to add: I see you're on a tight budget, but for me, this was totally worth the cost.
  • JLHNU212
    JLHNU212 Posts: 169 Member
    Bump!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    what size are you talking? for anything over F I'd recommend shock absorber and panache. anything under i really have no clue
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Cheaper: Try Champion

    More expensive: Shock Absorber or Panache

    I'm an E cup and all 3 are great and extremely supportive.
  • katro111
    katro111 Posts: 632 Member
    what size are you talking? for anything over F I'd recommend shock absorber and panache. anything under i really have no clue

    ^^^ This.
  • Chenry18
    Chenry18 Posts: 211 Member
    I'm a 32E and I wear an Under Armour zip up the front bra that is amazing!!
  • ChelseaWelseyKins
    ChelseaWelseyKins Posts: 272 Member
    Wear two sports bras at a time.
  • PeaceLoveTrees
    PeaceLoveTrees Posts: 42 Member
    I invested in two sports bras from Victoria's Secret and they have changed my life. My boobs don't really move at all when I'm working out or jumping or running or anything. I am in love with them! (38DD talking here)
  • Bella0531
    Bella0531 Posts: 309 Member
    Wear two sports bras at a time.

    Me too. But I wear my regular bra under a sports bra. Works great!
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    what size are you talking? for anything over F I'd recommend shock absorber and panache. anything under i really have no clue

    ^^^ This.

    QFT!!!^^^
  • tabicatinthehat
    tabicatinthehat Posts: 329 Member
    Wear two sports bras at a time.

    Me too. But I wear my regular bra under a sports bra. Works great!

    Both are great ideas. If I'm even walking at a fast pace, I double up on the bra. It really helps improve my posture, too. Boobs make me slouchy.
  • fhaxton
    fhaxton Posts: 6 Member
    I'm 40DD. I've put up with the pain for years but decided no more! I'm not on contraceptives but do have PCOS. I'll start looking at all the recommendations as well as trying two bras and see how I get on.

    Thank you for your replies.
  • fhaxton
    fhaxton Posts: 6 Member
    What size are we talking? (and incidentally, are you on birth control? Hormones are very likely the cause of the pain)

    The GLA in the oils regulate the hormones so I am hoping that will help. Need to take high doses of EPO or Starflower Oil to get a decent amount of GLA. GPs used to prescribe the oils but not anymore.
  • fhaxton
    fhaxton Posts: 6 Member
    I have been wearing two bras at a time to try to limit movement. I've had some success, but at 44E or whatever, there's only so much I can do to stop the laws of motion here. Like you, I'm on a limited budget, so the fancy shmancy jogging bras are out of my reach. And I'm not convinced they would be much better than what I am doing now.

    I hope you find some workable solutions. I know the pain you are talking about and it can just ruin your whole day. :^(

    The pain is so bad. Even just trying to sleep sometimes is painful.
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    I just want to point out that you may find sports bras aren't supporting you enough because you aren't buying the right size. I highly recommend going to a specialist (VS reps aren't experts, sorry!) to get sized properly. I've been wearing COMPLETELY the wrong size. Turns out I'm a US 34I/36J and not a US 38DD.
  • fhaxton
    fhaxton Posts: 6 Member
    I just want to point out that you may find sports bras aren't supporting you enough because you aren't buying the right size. I highly recommend going to a specialist (VS reps aren't experts, sorry!) to get sized properly. I've been wearing COMPLETELY the wrong size. Turns out I'm a US 34I/36J and not a US 38DD.

    I haven't been wearing any sports bras as I wasn't exercising until this week. Will go get measured properly first.
  • stepkiko
    stepkiko Posts: 10 Member
    I'm DDD - purchased a Wacoal support sports bra at Nordstroms. Paid $60 but worth every penny. I wear it over my regular bra for extra support. No bounce!
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    I just purchased a Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Sports bra from Amazon. I only paid $23.70. I sure hope it helps stop my boobs from bouncing.

    OP, once you figure out your size, check Amazon to see if they have some of the more expensive sports bras on sale.

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