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Fibromyalgia Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers various aspects of the disease called fibromyalgia. Find out what you know by playing it.

A multiple-choice quiz by Brian11. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Brian11

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,186

Updated
Jun 27 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4342

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/10), Samoyed7 (10/10), wjames (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does the word fibromyalgia mean? Hint

pain in the muscle fibers

pain when digesting fibrous foods

algae growing on the muscles

fibrous growths on the heart

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Question 2 of 10

2. By the end of the twentieth century, which was the only definitive way to diagnose fibromyalgia? Hint

signs and symptoms reported by the patient

blood tests

x-rays

punch biopsy

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is one of the most widely reported symptoms of fibromyalgia? Hint

morbid obesity

psychosis

fatigue

dry skin

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the mid twentieth century, which of these was frequently used to diagnose fibromyalgia, to distinguish it from chronic fatigue syndrome? Hint

presence of 'tender points'

fatigue is not chronic, just intermittent

the patient is not overweight

fatigue does not interfere with work

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Question 5 of 10

5. Treatment of fibromyalgia is likely to fall to which specialist? Hint

Immunologist

Cardiologist

Rheumatologist

Radiologist

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these medicines has been used to treat fibromyalgia? Hint

antidepressants

painkillers

muscle relaxants

all of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. Exercise has proved to be of benefit to the fibromyalgia patient?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is true about fibromyalgia? Hint

It affects men more than women

it causes a strain on some relationships

it causes laryngitis

it affects everyone in the same way

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following has been identified as the cause of fibromyalgia? Hint

chemical imbalance

all of these are possible

stress

genetics

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is another, obsolete, term for fibromyalgia? Hint

fibrofatigism

fibrositis

fibropsychosis

psychomyalgia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the word fibromyalgia mean?

Answer: pain in the muscle fibers

Fibro=fibers, my=muscles, algia=pain.

2. By the end of the twentieth century, which was the only definitive way to diagnose fibromyalgia?

Answer: signs and symptoms reported by the patient

There is a blood test for fibromyalgia, but it is only approximately 60% sensitive - a definitive diagnosis can still only be made from patients' symptoms matching those recognized by the medical profession.

3. What is one of the most widely reported symptoms of fibromyalgia?

Answer: fatigue

Extreme fatigue is only one of the symptoms; there are many more.

4. In the mid twentieth century, which of these was frequently used to diagnose fibromyalgia, to distinguish it from chronic fatigue syndrome?

Answer: presence of 'tender points'

Many patients have tender points - some are on the back, near the breastbone, near the elbows, and near the knees. The application of pressure is no longer classed as a reliable test, as the 'tender points' may differ from patient to patient, or from day to day in the same patient. Diagnosis is based on the patient having pain in several areas of the body and by ruling out other causes.

5. Treatment of fibromyalgia is likely to fall to which specialist?

Answer: Rheumatologist

Rheumatologists deal with diseases of joints and muscles, so are often the specialists who take on patients with fibromyalgia. Other medical specialists may also become involved - neurologists, pain relief specialists and psychologists have roles to play in helping patients to cope with their pain.

6. Which of these medicines has been used to treat fibromyalgia?

Answer: all of these

All these, and more, can help with the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Reducing the levels of pain means sufferers can move more and get more restful sleep.

7. Exercise has proved to be of benefit to the fibromyalgia patient?

Answer: True

A range of therapies can help to improve life for the patient. Exercise can improve energy levels, with swimming and walking being among the recommended activities. Yoga has also been of help to some patients.

8. Which of the following is true about fibromyalgia?

Answer: it causes a strain on some relationships

Most people do not understand what fibromyalgia is, especially since there are no tests to confirm the diagnosis, and they do not have any sympathy for the patient suffering from it.

9. Which of the following has been identified as the cause of fibromyalgia?

Answer: all of these are possible

So far, even in the twenty-first century, medical science has been unable to identify what might cause fibromyalgia. Low levels of some hormones have been found in some patients, while genetics may have a role. A traumatic event, such as an injury or viral infection, might act as a trigger. Abnormalities in the way pain messages are transmitted is another theory.

10. What is another, obsolete, term for fibromyalgia?

Answer: fibrositis

The term was created in 1904 by Sir William Gowers, a British neuroligist. It means inflammation of fibers.

Source: Author Brian11

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