Clothing & Allodynia Help

Posted by christine32 @christine32, Dec 10, 2023

Does anyone else diagnosed with allodynia, have any suggestions about the type of clothing to wear so it won't be so painful, or what type of clothing brands are good for people with allodynia and won't irritate it.

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autnchris | @autnchris | Nov 17, 2024

What is it called when clothing does not hurt it is just extremely uncomfortable?

jbeattievt | @jbeattievt | Nov 18, 2024

This has been a challenge for me, especially as I live in Vermont when the season for wearing shorts, etc. is brief. I have found that nylon/silk/ etc. clothing is helpful, although not foolproof. In the winter months I almost always wear light long underwear as having something against my skin is better than a rough fabric which brushes as I move. I'd appreciate any other ideas. Anyone ever used a cream - lidocaine?

blsweeney | @blsweeney | 3 days ago

Christine: I am new to this site in fact this is the first time I have looked at anything. First thing I looked up was Allodynia since I have been living with that for the last 2yrs. One thing that helped me with my arms was what they call a compression sleeve. You see athletes wearing them all the time.

I do have a tumor at C7 (20yrs now) that has caused all of my neuromuscular issues.

Wearing my sleeves was one thing that kept me from going insane. I already wore compression socks so I was already covered there.

Hope this helps you or someone else.