Medically Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler, MD on December 01, 2022
Question 1/17

Eating oranges and grapefruit triggers osteoarthritis pain.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/17

Which has been shown to soothe osteoarthritis pain?

  • St. John's wort
  • A copper bracelet
  • Music
  • Dandelion greens
  • All of the above
Question 3/17

If you have pain and fatigue, you should avoid physical exercise.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/17

Who is at risk for osteoarthritis?

  • A football player
  • A woman over age 70
  • A data entry clerk
  • An overweight man
  • A bricklayer
  • All of the above
Question 5/17

It's only osteoarthritis if the pain is in your knee or hip.

  • True
  • False
Question 6/17

Which is best for relieving osteoarthritis pain?

  • Heat
  • Ice
  • Heat or ice
Question 7/17

Regularly eating food like hamburgers and French fries can make your arthritis pain worse.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/17

A knee brace could reduce your pain.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/17

How much extra stress does each pound of weight put on your hips?

  • Twice as much
  • Three times as much
  • Six times as much
  • Eight times as much
Question 10/17

A spa treatment can relieve arthritis pain in your hands.

  • True
  • False
Question 11/17

Physical therapy is no better at reducing arthritis knee pain than exercising on your own.

  • True
  • False
Question 12/17

Why would your health care provider prescribe a pain reliever?

  • So your joints can heal
  • To help you fight infection
  • So you can be more active
  • All of the above
Question 13/17

If you have osteoarthritis, you'll be taking anti-inflammatory medications for the rest of your life.

  • True
  • False
Question 14/17

The supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may:

  • Relieve arthritis pain in some people
  • Slow the progression of arthritis in some people
  • Repair cartilage damage
  • All of the above
Question 15/17

Strength training is the only exercise that can reduce arthritis pain.

  • True
  • False
Question 16/17

Acupuncture has been proven to relieve arthritis knee pain.

  • True
  • False
Question 17/17

A good night's sleep can reduce your arthritis pain.

  • True
  • False