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.

1.  Which of the following may be a symptom of fibromyalgia?

1. Joint and muscle aches
2. Fatigue
3. Headaches
4. Sleep disturbances
5. All of the above

2.  True or false:

Young men have the highest risk for fibromyalgia.

3. True or false:

Misdiagnosing fibromyalgia as another disease is common.

4. True or false:

No blood test exist to diagnose fibromyalgia.

Check out the answers below:

1. e.
2. False
3. True
4. True