Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

The Winter Cold is My No.1 Trigger for Fibro Pain

In winter, some people with fibromyalgia find it impossible to get warm. Sarah Alexander-Georgeson shares her struggle.

People like you, talking about their experience with fibromyalgia.

Living with Fibromyalgia: Patient Stories and Support

Read stories from people who live with and manage fibromyalgia. Each story gives a first-person account of living with fibromyalgia, from coping on bad days to adjusting daily routines. 

13 Fibromyalgia Patient Stories

Dear Me: You'll Be Okay, Despite Chronic Pain
3 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

Dear Me: You'll Be Okay, Despite Chronic Pain

The Agony of Tender Points with Fibromyalgia
3 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

The Agony of Tender Points with Fibromyalgia

Finding the Fibro-Friendly Hobbies that Suit You
7 mins
article
Rob Obey

Finding the Fibro-Friendly Hobbies that Suit You

4 Ideal Ways to Support a Loved One with Fibromyalgia
6 mins
article
Rob Obey

4 Ideal Ways to Support a Loved One with Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and Period Pain: What’s the Link?
5 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

Fibromyalgia and Period Pain: What’s the Link?

Brain Fog: A Frustrating Symptom of Fibromyalgia
3 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

Brain Fog: A Frustrating Symptom of Fibromyalgia

3 Tips for Living and Coping with Fibromyalgia
4 mins
article
Rob Obey

3 Tips for Living and Coping with Fibromyalgia

How Fibromyalgia Affects My Daily Routine
4 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

How Fibromyalgia Affects My Daily Routine

How to Plan a Birthday with Chronic Illness
4 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

How to Plan a Birthday with Chronic Illness

Why I Like to Look (and Feel) Good, Despite Chronic Illness
42 secs
video
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

Why I Like to Look (and Feel) Good, Despite Chronic Illness

The Power of Pet Therapy with Chronic Illness
4 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

The Power of Pet Therapy with Chronic Illness

Why Migraine and Fibro Made Me Ditch My "To Do" List
4 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

Why Migraine and Fibro Made Me Ditch My "To Do" List

How to Create a Flare-Up Plan with Chronic Illness
3 mins
article
Sarah Alexander-Georgeson

How to Create a Flare-Up Plan with Chronic Illness

About Life Effects

Living with one or more chronic conditions affects your life in so many ways. The only people who really know what you are going through are those who have faced the same challenges for years. With that in mind we have created Life Effects, an initiative shaped by patients, for patients.

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