Today’s post is a bit shorter than most, as I haven’t been feeling well.  With pain top of mind today, I wanted to touch on what clothes I find the most comfortable on bad pain days.

When I’m in a lot of pain, the texture of clothing is a big thing that helps me.  Though it doesn’t reduce my pain, soft, smooth, flowing fabrics help reduce any additional pain.  Two of my favorite shirts are cotton/polyester blends that have been worn and softened through washes for years.   When it’s colder, flannel button-up shirts are another go-to of mine.  Especially with my powerport, button-up shirts are one of my go-tos for infusions and long hospital stays – definitely more comfortable than a hospital gown and it still allows people to my port site.  I also wear a Christmas sweater (around the house) all year round because it’s so comfortable!

Though not flowing, I have also found a pair of soft leggings that have good coverage that I love.  When I moved to my current company a few years ago, I took advantage of their casual dress-code and bought 6 additional pairs – so I could wear them all week.  If I’m not at home in my sweatpants, I am wearing leggings with a soft shirt and a sweater.  Though I still have a few pairs of jeans, I prefer not to wear them because my skin has been much more sensitive to rough fabrics.  Ever since I began showing fibromyalgia symptoms, my skin hurts when wearing rough fabrics – even with my sweatpants when it gets really bad.  The stretch of leggings is also more forgiving and as comfortable as possible when I’m distended.

What is your favorite thing to wear on bad pain days?  Why does it help you?