Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Alternative Fibromyalgia Treatments?
Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on February 22, 2023
Question 1/12
What percentage of people with fibromyalgia use some form of complementary or alternative treatment?
- 20%
- 50%
- 70%
- More than 90%
Question 2/12
Scientific studies suggest people with fibromyalgia may benefit from:
- Exercise
- Guaifenesin
- Medical marijuana
- All of the above
Question 3/12
Which of the following is often a symptom of fibromyalgia?
- Hyperactivity
- Excessive sweating
- Sleep disturbances
- All of the above
Question 4/12
The cause of fibromyalgia is:
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Physical trauma
- Unknown
Question 5/12
According to the National Institutes of Health, research shows "modest, preliminary support" for the effectiveness of which of the following in treating fibromyalgia.
- Hypnosis
- Massage therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Biofeedback
Question 6/12
Traditional pain relievers are always effective for the pain of fibromyalgia.
- True
- False
Question 7/12
Which of the following is an accepted conventional treatment for fibromyalgia?
- Antidepressants
- Physical therapy
- Psychological counseling
- All of the above
Question 8/12
Which of the following dietary supplements has been proven to help treat symptoms of fibromyalgia?
- Echinacea
- Cayenne
- Milk Thistle
- None of the above
Question 9/12
Which of the following diets can help reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia?
- Atkins diet
- South Beach diet
- Mediterranean diet
- None of the above
Question 10/12
Which of the following supplements has shown "some evidence of a benefit" -- according to the NIH -- for treating symptoms of fibromyalgia?
- SAMe
- MSM
- St. John's wort
- All of the above
Question 11/12
Which of the following has been proven to bring pain relief to people with fibromyalgia?
- Acupuncture
- Tai chi
- Magnet therapy
- None of the above
Question 12/12
Some researchers believe that low levels of the following may contribute to fibromyalgia:
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
- Copper
- All of the above