Bra Trouble And Sinus Tachycardia – Any Advice?

[NaomiSpellman]

Are others having trouble with bras causing migraines and blood flow problems? I recently found out what sinus tachycardia is. I must have been dehydrated that day when I got home. It was very warm and I was out too long. Everytime I bent over, laid down, or got up from laying down, I instantly felt pressure in the front of my forehead/sinuses, then got an instant migraine lasting anywhere from a few seconds to perhaps over an hour. Not the usual migraine pattern for me. I spent the night vomiting and sitting upright for fear of triggering more pain. Anyway I have had to give up bras, shoulder bags, purses, fanny packs, and even tank tops (!!!!!!). It is not so bad in the winter because I can cover up, but now it is harder as I am getting overheated. Lots of stupid comments like “Here comes trouble” or “Watch out”. As if someone in my state could possibly be dangerous! LOL. Any advice? I tried every bra configuration but it doesn’t matter where the pressure is. Any pressure on the upper body is bad news. Argh. Things go from bad to worse.

[angelloz]

I remove my bra when I am having problems with breathing. Also in Mast Cell issues..pressure can be a trigger.

[Katybug]

Yes bras have become a problem. I have the Genie bra for days when I have mild symptoms since putting a bra on could turn mild symptoms into bad. The Genie bra is a good compromise. I also have these bra/tank things from Rhonda Shear that you can find on Hsn.com that have no band like a bra does so it isn't tight around your chest like a bra band. I like these but they do ad heat in the summer. I go bra-less around the house as much as possible and take it off asap when I've been out of the house.

[Batik]

I stopped being able to tolerate ordinary bras years ago, even softcup bras, and swear by stretchy maternity sleep bras. Try the Fertile Mind Superbra, or the Bravado Body Silk.

[Joann]

Doe anyone know why this happens?

When I am feeling bad, any pressure causes problems, bra, tight socks, putting a hoodie on my head, forget a compression shirt. I always thought I was going crazy. It was like the pressure of anything on my body would cause me to feel bad.

Now before all of this I loved to have tight stuff on it actually would feel good, to wear the tight work out clothes or under armour.

I went months unable to wear a bra, this had gone a way and now it is starting again.

[AmberK]

This is really interesting! I gave up on bras years ago (unless going to hospital for tests) and often either go without, if I'm at home, or else wear a loose fitting swimming costume under my clothes, without wires. I thought I was just a bit odd, but it's reassuring to know it's a common problem.