Chronic Illness Shirt – Retro Symptoms Sold Separately T-Shirt for Spoonies & the Chronically Ill

Chronic illness comes with a long list of symptoms — just not the same ones every day. This retro-style t-shirt keeps it honest with the line “Symptoms Sold Separately,” a nod to the inconsistent, confusing, and often invisible nature of chronic illness.

Featuring bold vintage lettering and a warm sunset stripe, this design speaks to the spoonie experience without needing a whole diagnostic manual.

Whether you're navigating POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, or something still waiting on a name, this tee offers visibility, solidarity, and a little humor — because sometimes that’s the only thing getting us through.

I’ve personally tried this shirt, and it’s super soft — like “wait, am I even wearing a shirt?” soft. It’s unisex, so it runs large for women — and good news: it barely shrinks, if at all, even after a wash and dry. Lightweight, comfy, and breathable enough for flare days.

Details:
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
Note: Prices for 2XL and above reflect increased production costs — thanks for understanding and supporting inclusive sizing!

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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