Getting Dressed

Does anyone have any solutions to getting dressed in the morning when pain is at its worse. I am lucky that i have help from a daughter or two to put on socks, cardigans etc but what about underwear it is really really painful and sometimes nearly impossible but I can't go to work unsupported, what can i do?

[allanah]

Have u seen the OT yet mads? They have lots of things to pull up socks

. I also resorted to a vest with bra inserts from marksies as it saved trying to do the hooks. Also if u get a bigger back size you can put it on at the front of your body and rotate it to the back, then put the Straps up . There are a lot of disability sites that sell helpful gadgets such as bra extensions too. Hope that helps a bit, but it is definitely difficult and time consuming even with tips and gadgets I think.

Love Axx

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thank you allannah thank you off to m and s that is brilliant

[allanah]

Just in case this was last year but would think they still do something like it! Xx

[watson3]

M n s have lots of nice ones in the sale and in the shop. That is exactly the same thing I do. They are so comfortable too.

Nice colours and patterns too.

Go for it you won't look back.

I rarely wear button tops or zips. Jumpers add tops that pull over the head.

My daughter also helps me with my dressing.

Thank the lord for daughters

Carole

[sylvi]

Mads get front fastening bras,thats what i use for everyday. There are lots of catalogues that sell them. I am a 44f and i can get them in jd williams. Go on google and put that name in and you should ladies clothes. Order a book and you will soon see how choice there is out there.xxx

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I find jd williams good too they do great shoes for ra feet too x

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Thanks Summer, can't beleive that i have had so many solutions.

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Thank you all so much, i guess the credit card will get a pounding over the weekend. I cannot tell you how pleased i am with your answers - this has been the one thing that has been crippling me for years - I just thought you had to live with it. I am so delighted. You are such lovely informative people.

[nottsexsportfanatic]

I have tried these vests with built in bra type support but then struggled to adjust them so I didn't look like I'd got 3 or 4 Boobs lol.

I also then struggle to get them off at night so back to bra done up at front and rotate round.

[nottsexsportfanatic]

I have tried these vests with built in bra type support but then struggled to adjust them so I didn't look like I'd got 3 or 4 Boobs lol.

I also then struggle to get them off at night so back to bra done up at front and rotate round.

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My first step will actually be the done up front bra and will look at the others. I cannot beleive that i have been so stupid for not thinking of those before now....

[Victoria-NRAS Partner Moderator NRAS]

Hi Mads

AS others have said, there are all sorts of aids for getting dressed available on various websites, and good to speak to an OT if possible for advice catered to you. Also, have you seen our article on useful tips? It was put together from tips that came in from some of our Members and Volunteers and might have some useful information for you (it has a section on getting dressed):

nras.org.uk/about_rheumatoi...

Hope that helps

Victoria

(NRAS Helpline)

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thanks victoria will do

[earthwitch]

Definitely ask for an occupational therapy assessment. They can go through the problems you have and either show you different ways of dressing, provide (free) aids for you, or make suggestions of different types of clothing that would be easier to wear. At the same time, if you have problems with cooking or other household tasks, you can ask about those too.

I've had a lot of really good help and advice from OT's - they are really worth their weight in gold, and can save you a huge amount of money if they can supply some of those aids and gadgets free rather than you having to buy stuff.

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Hi Earthwitch, I have saw an OT a few times and have got some good things like wrist and hand splints, a high chair and a few other things, it never occured to me to ask about clothes.