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Blessed or cursed with a big(ish) bust

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I am a 38DD. Not massive but quite big.

A lot of people say that I am blessed but I truly believe that I am cursed.

My back is in agony around 90% of the day. I can't find bras that will fit. And when I do they are rather expensive or I grow out of them in a few weeks. I buy a bra and it fits for a few weeks at best even when I wash and dry it by its instructions.

I get massive red marks round my back and across my ribs and my back and ribs are in absolute agony. I can't run without it hurting my chest severely and even a sports bra or two doesn't do much.

I have been fitted for a bra but yet the bloody thing was still too small. I had red marks all over and I couldn't breathe very well!

Any solutions as I've tried the doctors and they just tell me to take pain killers or that there isn't much they can do!

Help I'm in pain!

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By *litterbabeWoman over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I do have a similar past but I'm likely not suffering with it. You can get breast reductions on the NHS if that is something you feel like you would like.

I think there is a waiting list and that it's not very easy but I do know somebody who was going to have one once.

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By *piritsonfabCouple over a year ago

Nottingham

I feel for you. My daughter is the same and she hates them.

The usual solution is to lose weight- but you have to lose quite a lot before you see a difference up top.

If they're out of all proportion to your overall size, then you can get reduction surgery on NHS, but you'd best be prepared to continue to visit your doc and really let them know how badly it affects your life.

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Still waiting on a nose repair 10 years after it broke. NHS are useless and told me my boobs weren't big enough to be classed as an issue for the NHS to cover a reduction

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm a 38 J and I'd say I'm both blessed and cursed. They get lots of attention sometimes wanted and unwanted but the bras are very expensive and the backache is unbearable some days.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I feel for you. My daughter is the same and she hates them.

The usual solution is to lose weight- but you have to lose quite a lot before you see a difference up top.

Good luck "

Lost 3 stone this year and yet my boobs continue to grow and get bigger. Doesn't seem to help

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I am blessed

Kinky

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm a 38 J and I'd say I'm both blessed and cursed. They get lots of attention sometimes wanted and unwanted but the bras are very expensive and the backache is unbearable some days.

Ouch but they look lovely! And yeah I tend to wear layers and layers of clothes and baggy clothes to cover my boobs which were classed as work "inappropriate"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I feel for you. My daughter is the same and she hates them.

The usual solution is to lose weight- but you have to lose quite a lot before you see a difference up top.

Good luck "
I lost 4 stone once and only a cup size smaller. I was HH at the time.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm a 38 J and I'd say I'm both blessed and cursed. They get lots of attention sometimes wanted and unwanted but the bras are very expensive and the backache is unbearable some days.

Ouch but they look lovely! And yeah I tend to wear layers and layers of clothes and baggy clothes to cover my boobs which were classed as work "inappropriate"

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I often find its women who tend to stare the most lol. Men are sly with it lol x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

32G here.. would love to be smaller.. more hassle than there worth.. Hubbys not a boob man but would miss em if I didn't have them... costs a fortune in bras.. Bravissimo is my saviour.. best bra fit service ever.. highly recommend.. they dont even measure.. its all done on look feel and comfort x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"32G here.. would love to be smaller.. more hassle than there worth.. Hubbys not a boob man but would miss em if I didn't have them... costs a fortune in bras.. Bravissimo is my saviour.. best bra fit service ever.. highly recommend.. they dont even measure.. its all done on look feel and comfort x "
the only place I ever buy from. Fantasie is my favourite make .

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Too far away. None up in the Highlands

can't go all the way to Edinburgh or Aberdeen for a bra

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Too far away. None up in the Highlands

can't go all the way to Edinburgh or Aberdeen for a bra

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I buy online.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Have you tried getting fitted in more than one place? I wouldn't have thought you should be experiencing that much discomfort as a 38DD.

Style of bra plays a big part too, I'm a 36F and don't have much bother with back pain or digging in or anything like that, but there are certain styles that are just always uncomfortable because of the shape of my boobs.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am a 38DD. Not massive but quite big.

A lot of people say that I am blessed but I truly believe that I am cursed.

I get massive red marks round my back and across my ribs and my back and ribs are in absolute agony. I can't run without it hurting my chest severely and even a sports bra or two doesn't do much.

I have been fitted for a bra but yet the bloody thing was still too small. I had red marks all over and I couldn't breathe very well!

Any solutions as I've tried the doctors and they just tell me to take pain killers or that there isn't much they can do!

Help I'm in pain!

This is how I feel

Love to have smaller D/DD would be enough

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By *orkie321bWoman over a year ago

Nottingham

I would love to have 38DD boobs, mine are 38JJ

I have had severe back pain for over 20 years and weight loss has helped a bit but not that much. I lost nearly 7 stone, went down from 44 to 38 around the back but lost nothing from my boobs. I always have nasty red marks around my body and on my shoulders purely from the weight of them.

I do love my boobs and the attention they get but they are definitely both a blessing and a curse.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am a 38DD. Not massive but quite big.

A lot of people say that I am blessed but I truly believe that I am cursed.

I get massive red marks round my back and across my ribs and my back and ribs are in absolute agony. I can't run without it hurting my chest severely and even a sports bra or two doesn't do much.

I have been fitted for a bra but yet the bloody thing was still too small. I had red marks all over and I couldn't breathe very well!

Any solutions as I've tried the doctors and they just tell me to take pain killers or that there isn't much they can do!

Help I'm in pain!

It's not a long term solution but if your partner is willing to learn the massage techniques that ease your back it helps day to day.

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By *ournemouthbusinessguyMan over a year ago

Bournemouth

hi girls, as a guy that loves big boobs this makes me very sad

but i have to agree with chakala, the massage techniques made a massive difference to my ex. oh and heat patches helped too. but you can't resolve the long term issues unless you spend well on proper bras. cheap and wrong fitting will make it worse. good luck xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Have you tried getting fitted in more than one place? I wouldn't have thought you should be experiencing that much discomfort as a 38DD.

Yeah there are only 3 places local to me that do bra fittings and tried them all and tried different styles and all have the same issue.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Too far away. None up in the Highlands

can't go all the way to Edinburgh or Aberdeen for a bra

I buy online. "

Would need to know my size first to buy online

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"hi girls, as a guy that loves big boobs this makes me very sad

I get very expensive bras and get them fitted by professionals but still in pain.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I would love to have 38DD boobs, mine are 38JJ

I do love my boobs and the attention they get but they are definitely both a blessing and a curse."

Wow that's huge! And totally don't envy you.

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By *nlyfun3Woman over a year ago

NEAR Berkhamsted,Herts

Too far away. None up in the Highlands

can't go all the way to Edinburgh or Aberdeen for a bra

I buy online.

Would need to know my size first to buy online"

If u look at their page online they give ideas and helpful hints and happy to exchange. They don't go on specific size ( although a measure and ish size needed to order) they go on shoulder indents, side boob, back riding up , over cup spill etc. Well worth a look

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Currently in between sizes as 33 under bust so an H or hh.

They get attention not always wanted.

Finding clothes to fit nicely is a problem.

They are heavy, sag and get in the way most of the time and also clap when I turn over in bed!

I guess I'm justadirtybird used to them being there now.

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By *ancscleanguyMan over a year ago

Preston

"I'm a 38 J and I'd say I'm both blessed and cursed. They get lots of attention sometimes wanted and unwanted but the bras are very expensive and the backache is unbearable some days.

An ex copper would help you with them ??

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By *a Fee VerteWoman over a year ago

Limbo

Too far away. None up in the Highlands

can't go all the way to Edinburgh or Aberdeen for a bra

I buy online.

Would need to know my size first to buy online

I've found Bravissimo's customer service second to none. They replaced, without quibble, a couple of bras I'd had for about 6 weeks after the wires came through. So ... if you followed the self measuring tips on their site but still found the bras you got uncomfortable I'd bet there'd be no problem exchanging them even after they'd been worn a short while.

I do sympathise with the problems you're experiencing and do get some backache now and again though thankfully I've never had it as bad as you. What I do find though is that there's no such thing as a set size, depending on the style of bra and brand. I most often wear 32FF but also have a couple of 30FFs and got a 32E last weekend as the cups came up very large .... that was on the recommendation of a Bravissimo fitter and though I was sceptical she was dead right as it fits perfectly.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

i think you're cursed as well.

when i was an F cup i was always banging my boobs on everything, especially door handles. and it was really painful doing that.

i'm around a b/c cup now, mostly c. and no aches from heavy boobs and no banging into things. life is better smaller. don't even bother with a bra either.

don't know what you can do except lose wieght off your boobs somehow? i just lost weight all over but i was obese.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

i wear a lot of tight, crop tops now, they give me boob support and are comfortable. not sure if they'd hold up DD cups though.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm a 38FF and have no backache, but I do buy expensive well fitted bras which I think is the key to feeling comfortable. They also show them off well

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Too far away. None up in the Highlands

can't go all the way to Edinburgh or Aberdeen for a bra

I buy online.

Would need to know my size first to buy online

Will give it a try. Thank you

hope it works cause I'm honestly in agony.

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman over a year ago
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My Own Little World

"Have you tried getting fitted in more than one place? I wouldn't have thought you should be experiencing that much discomfort as a 38DD.

What Ruby says.

You may have been fitted for a bra but like with clothes, bras from different manufacturers and styles come up in different sizes. You know that if you buy a skirt from a certain shop you need to go up or down several sizes. The bra size you were given when fitted should just be seen as a guide, when buying a bra try it on first, pick up different size combinations and see which fits best.

I do wear tests for a bra manufacturer, I try on several when I'm at the factory and they see which is the best fit, I can walk out with a 36JJ in one bra and a 38J in another style.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm a 38FF and have no backache, but I do buy expensive well fitted bras which I think is the key to feeling comfortable. They also show them off well

My bras were expensive too and was fitted as well was fine for a bit but was agony after a few hours wearing it

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Have you tried getting fitted in more than one place? I wouldn't have thought you should be experiencing that much discomfort as a 38DD.

What Ruby says.

I do wear tests for a bra manufacturer, I try on several when I'm at the factory and they see which is the best fit, I can walk out with a 36JJ in one bra and a 38J in another style."

Yeah and have tried that and what fits in the store seems to not fit a few days later. As if they magically shrink or something

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman over a year ago
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"Have you tried getting fitted in more than one place? I wouldn't have thought you should be experiencing that much discomfort as a 38DD.

What Ruby says.

I do wear tests for a bra manufacturer, I try on several when I'm at the factory and they see which is the best fit, I can walk out with a 36JJ in one bra and a 38J in another style.

Yeah and have tried that and what fits in the store seems to not fit a few days later. As if they magically shrink or something"

Don't forget that your boobs change size depending where you are in your cycle. And always hand wash bras, they aren't meant to be machine washed.....I usually bung them in the machine though

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By *orkie321bWoman over a year ago

Nottingham

"hi girls, as a guy that loves big boobs this makes me very sad

I get very expensive bras and get them fitted by professionals but still in pain."

Me too, I go to bravissimo for mine. I dread to think just how uncomfortable and how much pain i would be in if i didn't.

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By *canthearyouCouple over a year ago

Gunnerside

Yep - CurvyKate and Bravissimo, along with a proper fitting (don't do it yourself) are life changers.

I used to be a 36F before I lost a lot of weight, and had the same problems until I tried the above.

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By *hampagneAfterpartyCouple over a year ago

Snap!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

I dont understand why you cant get bras to fit you, most go up to 38e in there standard range and it sounds like you werent measured properly. I was measured at both m&s and debenhams and came out the same size at both.

Although victotia secrets are actually the best fit ever for me in their evetyday bras and even they go up to an e cup or ddd as they call them.

The only problem i have is the fact that my boobs are slightly big in proportion to the rest of me, so dresses with a side zip are a no go in my size as they wont do up

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Have you tried getting fitted in more than one place? I wouldn't have thought you should be experiencing that much discomfort as a 38DD.

What Ruby says.

I do wear tests for a bra manufacturer, I try on several when I'm at the factory and they see which is the best fit, I can walk out with a 36JJ in one bra and a 38J in another style.

Yeah and have tried that and what fits in the store seems to not fit a few days later. As if they magically shrink or something

Don't forget that your boobs change size depending where you are in your cycle. And always hand wash bras, they aren't meant to be machine washed.....I usually bung them in the machine though

I don't even get a period anymore and haven't had one in 3 years. And I hand wash them too but still they become too small

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I dont understand why you cant get bras to fit you, most go up to 38e in there standard range and it sounds like you werent measured properly. I was measured at both m&s and debenhams and came out the same size at both.

Although victotia secrets are actually the best fit ever for me in their evetyday bras and even they go up to an e cup or ddd as they call them.

The only problem i have is the fact that my boobs are slightly big in proportion to the rest of me, so dresses with a side zip are a no go in my size as they wont do up"

As in its in what they say is my size when I get fitted but it doesn't actually fit. And I got measured in m&s and Debenhams as well and was the same size in both and bought the ones they had given me and fitted and a few hours after wearing I had massive red marks everywhere.

And I have the same issue. I have big breasts but a small waist and a smaller tummy and big hips and thighs and butt but small calves and short legs.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm a 38k and I love them during aex etc but yea bras are a nightmare . Have a look in bra stop as they always have curvy Kate bras in the sale for around £18 . And if you are in a lot of pain at dd I would think its the bra rather than your boobs to be honest

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm a 38FF and have no backache, but I do buy expensive well fitted bras which I think is the key to feeling comfortable. They also show them off well

My bras were expensive too and was fitted as well was fine for a bit but was agony after a few hours wearing it"

Oh dear, sounds like you're not having much luck. Hope you get sorted

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm a 38k and I love them during aex etc but yea bras are a nightmare . Have a look in bra stop as they always have curvy Kate bras in the sale for around £18 . And if you are in a lot of pain at dd I would think its the bra rather than your boobs to be honest "

Yeah probably ahha

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah probably ahha"

I hope that didn't sound rude X X

If it makes you feel better mine weigh 5 1/2 lb each

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Yeah probably ahha

I hope that didn't sound rude X X

If it makes you feel better mine weigh 5 1/2 lb each

Not at all. Always had back issues. Been a lot worse since I blossomed haah

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Although victotia secrets are actually the best fit ever for me in their evetyday bras and even they go up to an e cup or ddd as they call them.

The only problem i have is the fact that my boobs are slightly big in proportion to the rest of me, so dresses with a side zip are a no go in my size as they wont do up

And I have the same issue. I have big breasts but a small waist and a smaller tummy and big hips and thighs and butt but small calves and short legs."
have you tried victoria secrets, not the sexy range the more everyday range, best fitting bra i have came from there

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Although victotia secrets are actually the best fit ever for me in their evetyday bras and even they go up to an e cup or ddd as they call them.

The only problem i have is the fact that my boobs are slightly big in proportion to the rest of me, so dresses with a side zip are a no go in my size as they wont do up

And I have the same issue. I have big breasts but a small waist and a smaller tummy and big hips and thighs and butt but small calves and short legs.have you tried victoria secrets, not the sexy range the more everyday range, best fitting bra i have came from there"

No but will give it a shot

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I am a 34e which I think is quite big, however I am 6ft tall and quite stocky in build

so I'm sort of in proportion but I'm a 14/16 on top and a 12/14 hips/arse

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am a 38DD. Not massive but quite big.

A lot of people say that I am blessed but I truly believe that I am cursed.

I get massive red marks round my back and across my ribs and my back and ribs are in absolute agony. I can't run without it hurting my chest severely and even a sports bra or two doesn't do much.

I have been fitted for a bra but yet the bloody thing was still too small. I had red marks all over and I couldn't breathe very well!

Any solutions as I've tried the doctors and they just tell me to take pain killers or that there isn't much they can do!

Help I'm in pain!

yeah buy a bigger bra, if you are uncomfortable while wearing it and it leave marks on you when you take it off it quite obviously does not fit

You don't have to stick with a 38DD because somebody told you thata what size you are, id go up a back size, maybe two if the straps are rubbing your back

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm a 38 J and I'd say I'm both blessed and cursed. They get lots of attention sometimes wanted and unwanted but the bras are very expensive and the backache is unbearable some days.

An ex copper would help you with them ??"
I have a copper who helps me with them

lol.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I am a 38DD. Not massive but quite big.

A lot of people say that I am blessed but I truly believe that I am cursed.

I get massive red marks round my back and across my ribs and my back and ribs are in absolute agony. I can't run without it hurting my chest severely and even a sports bra or two doesn't do much.

I have been fitted for a bra but yet the bloody thing was still too small. I had red marks all over and I couldn't breathe very well!

Any solutions as I've tried the doctors and they just tell me to take pain killers or that there isn't much they can do!

Help I'm in pain!

Boob or bust calculator. It's very likely you're wearing the wrong size. You look bigger than dd to me. Try the calculator.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm 34-FF and it is a burden if I'm honest, back ache..... And the bit I don't like is that in the summer I would like to wear little vest tops and these SHABANGERS In Front of me look ridiculous no matter how thin I am I never loose anything from that significant place , it's not as good as someone wishes for bigger ones thinks I would gladly swap any day x

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By *L RogueMan over a year ago

London

Don't mind me. Just passing through...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The usual solution is to lose weight- but you have to lose quite a lot before you see a difference up top.

Mine had the opposite effect. I lost weight and they got bigger.

They keep getting bigger as well and they don't want to stop growing.

I have similar issues to OP, where I suffer from back pains; sometimes it is too much to handle.

I also hate how expensive bras are

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No backache from mine

I forget they're there half the time

It's only on here they've ever been noticed to be honest m

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I agree with the posts on here but looking at you, I'd put you more of a 36, and more like an e or f cup xx try some lower back exercises to strengthen it up a bit x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Beyond lodging weight and finding supportive bras there isn't an awful lot you can do. Are you taking any hormones for anything? This might contribute to them growing.

GPs do send off referrals to plastic surgery for reductions when it is an issue. Your problem is likely that you've only seen them once for the issue. Do as they say, give it a month or two and go back. See if there is another gp who can ser you at the practice if one isn't helpful. Bear in mind the waiting list is likely long to have it sorted after a referral. GPs don't want to send people off to specialists as the referral costs the practice quite a lot of money.

The final option is to get it done privately. A reduction is usually not that expensive as the are no implants to cost money

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I used to have backache problems but it came down to my posture as much as anything.

You got lots of lovely bra advice, but have you tried something like Pilates or yoga to help?

I found that helped me and my posture massively. Bra or no bra I don't get boob related backache now

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By *eavenscentitCouple over a year ago

barnstaple

I am blessed. I used to get back ache - I now wonder if that was because I used to feel embarassed and try to hide them. I now walk tall, I love them. I always wear a decent bra.

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By *eavenscentitCouple over a year ago

barnstaple

"I used to have backache problems but it came down to my posture as much as anything.

You got lots of lovely bra advice, but have you tried something like Pilates or yoga to help?

I found that helped me and my posture massively. Bra or no bra I don't get boob related backache now

I agree

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My partner is a lovely ff which I think are wonderful. She alas needs a bra most of the time to be comfortable.

We do have a friend who is a 38 N! Now I would have said you can never have too much, but her bras are more structural engineering jobs! !!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Im a 38DD and do not suffer with any back problems. I used to be a 34c in my 20's but gradually grew bigger as I got older and more fuller.

I agree with others, go to debenhams and get fitted.. they will find you the perfect bra. I need to get resized as the straps dig in sometimes.

Good luck x

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By *eanut Butter CupWoman over a year ago

B & M Bargains

I wouldn't say you're a 38 anything OP! You don't look wide enough! I'm 38/40 DD/E and I have problems with bras digging in but not with back pain. Most of mine are from asda, as when I bought more expensive ones they rubbed even more!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I used to have backache problems but it came down to my posture as much as anything.

You got lots of lovely bra advice, but have you tried something like Pilates or yoga to help?

I found that helped me and my posture massively. Bra or no bra I don't get boob related backache now

Will give it a try!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Im a 38DD and do not suffer with any back problems. I used to be a 34c in my 20's but gradually grew bigger as I got older and more fuller.

I agree with others, go to debenhams and get fitted.. they will find you the perfect bra. I need to get resized as the straps dig in sometimes.

Good luck x"

Already tried debenhams and it was utterly useless as they fitted me and such like and bought the bras they had fitted and had the same issue.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I wouldn't say you're a 38 anything OP! You don't look wide enough! I'm 38/40 DD/E and I have problems with bras digging in but not with back pain. Most of mine are from asda, as when I bought more expensive ones they rubbed even more!"

I'm wider than I look and am a size 14 and have quite a wide back.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I agree with the posts on here but looking at you, I'd put you more of a 36, and more like an e or f cup xx try some lower back exercises to strengthen it up a bit x"

36 was tiny on me and near enough keeled over it was that tight!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Beyond lodging weight and finding supportive bras there isn't an awful lot you can do. Are you taking any hormones for anything? This might contribute to them growing.

The final option is to get it done privately. A reduction is usually not that expensive as the are no implants to cost money"

Yeah as I said lost over 3 stone and they only continue to get bigger and I'm on the implant so I know what is causing the growth just getting irritated that they won't stop even though I've lost so much weight. Just can't seem to find the right bra no matter who fits me. It's annoying.

Went to the GP several times and they just waved it off as growing pains. Or said it can't be that bad as I wasn't massive and didn't take me seriously at all. And it's really hard to get a GP appointment in the first place

Privately I couldn't even begin to dream about affording that considering how little I earn

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My partner is a lovely ff which I think are wonderful. She alas needs a bra most of the time to be comfortable.

We do have a friend who is a 38 N! Now I would have said you can never have too much, but her bras are more structural engineering jobs! !!!!

Mr "

Wow that poor women!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I can soooooo relate - 40H/J depending on bra ....

Or rolling over and slap.....or he leans in to kiss you and you need to grab your breast and throw it out of the way so he doesn't elbow it.....or he goes to undo the one clip, two clip, three clip or fourth clip and says bloody hell........

Massage helps my back and weight lifting has really helped....I've lost five stone at times and nowt off my breasts....

Embrace them darling......and grab a massage...xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mine is more towards the big (ish) scale

Kinky

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Big boobs aren't always a blessing to us ladies. Only a blessing to men/ladies who play with them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

From your pics I'd say you have been Miss easy red at 38DD. Try a 36 in a larger cup size..... "G" ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"From your pics I'd say you have been Miss easy red at 38DD. Try a 36 in a larger cup size..... "G" ?"

Definitely 38. Have been measured several times by different people and all said 38. Even done the measurements myself and it was the same. Anything in a 36 has always been too tight around my back and ribs. The bra is supposed to flat against your breast bone otherwise it's not the right size and a 36 just rides up my back no matter how much i fiddle with the straps

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

Suppose there's advantages to having small boob's

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Suppose there's advantages to having small boob's "

Definitely is yep

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By *eliWoman over a year ago

"From your pics I'd say you have been Miss easy red at 38DD. Try a 36 in a larger cup size..... "G" ?"

I like how you can guess bra sizes... Nifty trick. What would you say mine is?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have a small back and enormous boobs.

I have to buy bras from a specialized shop. Normal high street shops don't sell my size

I am also considered too small for nhs but by 1 cup size. Weight loss doesn't shrink my bust ever.

Men only see my chest. I can't lay on my front. I have pain all the time from them.

Clothes don't fit. I can't run. Sports bras aren't made in my size!

I would love a reduction but the cost is ridiculous. And I would be off work for so long and lose my home.

So yes. They are a bloody curse

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By *inaTitzTV/TS over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Some people have the best of both worlds

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I have a small back and enormous boobs.

I have to buy bras from a specialized shop. Normal high street shops don't sell my size

I am also considered too small for nhs but by 1 cup size. Weight loss doesn't shrink my bust ever.

Men only see my chest. I can't lay on my front. I have pain all the time from them.

Clothes don't fit. I can't run. Sports bras aren't made in my size!

I would love a reduction but the cost is ridiculous. And I would be off work for so long and lose my home.

So yes. They are a bloody curse"

Big ish back but bigger boobs and I have several of these issues too!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love big boobs but i suppose us guys never think of the problems they can cause women cracking pair you have though op

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I love big boobs but i suppose us guys never think of the problems they can cause women cracking pair you have though op

No they just think "oh tits"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Beyond lodging weight and finding supportive bras there isn't an awful lot you can do. Are you taking any hormones for anything? This might contribute to them growing.

The final option is to get it done privately. A reduction is usually not that expensive as the are no implants to cost money

Privately I couldn't even begin to dream about affording that considering how little I earn

Fair enough, that makes it a little harder. Have you been to see a physio? Most problems become more manageable with physio. Often you can self refer but if not get your GP to refer you and they might understand it is causing you a problem

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm a 40ff. I've no back ache or red marks or sores ,yes they get a lot off attention but I make money from them so I'm happy ..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm a 40ff. I've no back ache or red marks or sores ,yes they get a lot off attention but I make money from them so I'm happy .."

How do you make money off them if you don't mind me asking ( sorry if that's a bit cheeky )

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I used to be a 34HH and at 5ft they just looked ridiculous and gave me a lot of back pain.

I was lucky enough to have surgery on the NHS about 7 / 8 years ago and can honestly say it's the best thing I did. I'm now a 34DD and pain free.

Do you have a Sadie the Bra Lady shop near you. I used to buy my bras there when I was larger and they were a good fit.

I hope you get sorted xx

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By *orks funMan over a year ago

Sheffield

"From your pics I'd say you have been Miss easy red at 38DD. Try a 36 in a larger cup size..... "G" ?

I like how you can guess bra sizes... Nifty trick. What would you say mine is? "

I reckon you are a handful.....unsure of boob size though

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I used to be a 34HH and at 5ft they just looked ridiculous and gave me a lot of back pain.

I was lucky enough to have surgery on the NHS about 7 / 8 years ago and can honestly say it's the best thing I did. I'm now a 34DD and pain free.

Do you have a Sadie the Bra Lady shop near you. I used to buy my bras there when I was larger and they were a good fit.

I hope you get sorted xx"

No I don't. Live way up in the north of Scotland. No decent bra places near me

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Beyond lodging weight and finding supportive bras there isn't an awful lot you can do. Are you taking any hormones for anything? This might contribute to them growing.

The final option is to get it done privately. A reduction is usually not that expensive as the are no implants to cost money

Privately I couldn't even begin to dream about affording that considering how little I earn

No I haven't. Tried that route with the GP but as I said they don't take me seriously and just waved it off and then spoke to physio and they said I needed a referral from my gp or go private which I can't afford.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Op, are you sure its the actual size of your boobs causing the pain and not the implant, although that wouldnt explain why you cant get a bra to fit you.

Asda have really reasonable cheap bras in all sorts of sizes, you could just try them on and see which you feel most comfortable in anf if you have the same problem when you get home you havent wasted that much money. Or just get a bigger back size

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Op, are you sure its the actual size of your boobs causing the pain and not the implant, although that wouldnt explain why you cant get a bra to fit you.

Always had issues with back pain even before I had the implant in just got worse with my boobs getting bigger. And never thought of asda. Thanks

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By *ornyandwellhungMan over a year ago

belfast

My opinion, you ladies are all blessed. I specialise in massaging big boobs, feel free to get in touch.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"My opinion, you ladies are all blessed. I specialise in massaging big boobs, feel free to get in touch. "

Try carrying them about on your back all day. Then you'll soon know our pain

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My opinion, you ladies are all blessed. I specialise in massaging big boobs, feel free to get in touch.

Try carrying them about on your back all day. Then you'll soon know our pain

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I still swear by bravissimo but then again that's the only place I know that stocks my size x

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I still swear by bravissimo but then again that's the only place I know that stocks my size x"

None of those stores anywhere near me. All down in central belt.

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By *lceeWoman over a year ago

Leeds

"I am a 38DD. Not massive but quite big.

A lot of people say that I am blessed but I truly believe that I am cursed.

I get massive red marks round my back and across my ribs and my back and ribs are in absolute agony. I can't run without it hurting my chest severely and even a sports bra or two doesn't do much.

I have been fitted for a bra but yet the bloody thing was still too small. I had red marks all over and I couldn't breathe very well!

Any solutions as I've tried the doctors and they just tell me to take pain killers or that there isn't much they can do!

Help I'm in pain!

I have 40FF/38G breasts - I feel your pain.

That's not entirely true, I don't actually, mainly thanks to my upbringing. Huge amounts of horse riding, swimming and piano playing all helped to develop my upper body and my carriage.

The reason your back is hurting is because you haven't developed the core strength to stabilise your breasts. Try Pilates or yoga (I'd go with the former, but ensure you find a Body Control instructor, not just a mat based one).

I have the best sports bra in the workd - the first time I've been able to get something that reduces both the sideways and up and down motions, and i've never had the stomach strain after. It's called Enell and it is worth a hundred times my weight in gold (though it's actually only £45 or so). Only one place in the UK stocks them too, so give them a try.

I get my bras from Yours, we have a shop here in Leeds and you can get them online too. Very reasonably priced and they work.

Swimming costumes are an absolute bugger, I'll give you that. Especially when you're 6ft odd like me! I usually have to get my needle and thread out and work some magic to make them hold me up.

I adore my breasts, always have - big knockers are nothing to hate. Keep working at it and in another year you won't remember why you hated them so much!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I am a 38DD. Not massive but quite big.

A lot of people say that I am blessed but I truly believe that I am cursed.

I get massive red marks round my back and across my ribs and my back and ribs are in absolute agony. I can't run without it hurting my chest severely and even a sports bra or two doesn't do much.

I have been fitted for a bra but yet the bloody thing was still too small. I had red marks all over and I couldn't breathe very well!

Any solutions as I've tried the doctors and they just tell me to take pain killers or that there isn't much they can do!

Help I'm in pain!

I have 40FF/38G breasts - I feel your pain.

That's not entirely true, I don't actually, mainly thanks to my upbringing. Huge amounts of horse riding, swimming and piano playing all helped to develop my upper body and my carriage.

I get my bras from Yours, we have a shop here in Leeds and you can get them online too. Very reasonably priced and they work.

Swimming costumes are an absolute bugger, I'll give you that. Especially when you're 6ft odd like me! I usually have to get my needle and thread out and work some magic to make them hold me up.

I adore my breasts, always have - big knockers are nothing to hate. Keep working at it and in another year you won't remember why you hated them so much!"

Will have to have a look at that and see what I can find. And a sports bra that works would be great but I don't have that sort of money to spend on them

Not convinced I've been measured properly at all as nothing in the size they said I was fits at all.

Yes swimming costumes are a hassle and I'm quite short so they always seem to be either massive or tiny on me.

I love my boobs just hate the pain hahaah!

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By *smithyukMan over a year ago

Staffs

Just checking in to check out the big boobs

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