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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?

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Fibromyalgia is a collection of painful symptoms. It is not a disease.

A. Small tumors in muscle tissueB. A collection of painful symptomsC. Extra growth of fibrous tissueD. Tendon inflammation

2. What are some of the symptoms?

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

3. How does fibromyalgia affect people?

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Fibromyalgia continues over time but doesn't cause physical damage to joints and muscle tissue. It doesn't get worse with age but can be disabling from time to time.

A. It's chronicB. It's permanently disablingC. It gets worse with ageD. All of the above

4. What causes the condition?

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Certain things can trigger fibromyalgia. These include stress, exposure to cold and damp, and not getting enough sleep.

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

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

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People with fibromyalgia may get enough sleep, but the quality of sleep isn’t good. They usually don’t wake up feeling refreshed. They may sleep too much. Or they may find it hard to fall asleep and remain asleep.

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?

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It's difficult to make an accurate diagnosis. The American College of Rheumatology defines fibromyalgia as widespread pain for at least 3 months. Specific points in the body are also tender to the touch

A. Rheumatoid arthritisB. Chronic fatigue syndromeC. LupusD. All of the above

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

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

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