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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