How Much Do You Know About Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia affects about 5 million Americans. Women of childbearing age are most likely to have fibromyalgia, but it can affect men, children, and older women, as well. Test your knowledge of fibromyalgia by taking this quiz.

1. What is fibromyalgia?

A. Small tumors in muscle tissue B. A collection of painful symptoms C. Extra growth of fibrous tissue D. Tendon inflammation

2. What are some of the symptoms?

A. Pain in multiple sites in the bodyB. Intolerance of coldC. Irritable bowel syndromeD. All of the above

3. How does fibromyalgia affect people?

A. It's chronic B. It's permanently disabling C. It gets worse with age D. All of the above

4. What causes the condition?

A. Environmental pollutantsB. StressC. GeneticsD. The cause is unknown

5. Sleep problems are an important part of fibromyalgia. What happens?

A. Too much sleepB. They sleep adequate hours but wake unrefreshedC. They have trouble falling and staying asleepD. All of the above

6. Other conditions can mimic fibromyalgia. Which of these must healthcare providers rule out to diagnose it?

A. Rheumatoid arthritis B. Chronic fatigue syndrome C. Lupus D. All of the above

7. Which of these is most likely to help if you have fibromyalgia?

A. Hot bathsB. Dietary changesC. Regular exerciseD. All of the above