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