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Fibromyalgia Quiz
Fibromyalgia is a fairly common condition, affecting about 8% of the United States population. There is a hereditary component to the disease and it can run in families. Very little is known about fibromyalgia other than it is a chronic, centralized pain sensitivity, which can result in diffused joint and muscle pain in the absence of inflammation. If you have questions about Fibromyalgia - speak to one of our Sarasota or Orlando area pain management physicians.
Test your knowledge of fibromyalgia with the quiz below.
- Which of the following may be a symptom of fibromyalgia?
- Joint and muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Sleep disturbances
- All of the above
- True or false:
Young men have the highest risk for fibromyalgia.
- True or false:
Misdiagnosing fibromyalgia as another disease is common.
- True or false:
No blood test exist to diagnose fibromyalgia.
Check out the answers below:
- e.
- False
- True
- True
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