From Fellow Fibro Blogger - A Fun Fibromyalgia Quiz

I thought this fun fibro quiz from the Fibro World Blog (The Adventures of Dot and Fibro Mom) - would give at least a few of you a laugh today -- and which of us can't use a some laughter?

Thank you Dot and Fibro Mom for sharing your stories with us.
Tired of those boring quizzes filled with sterile medical info?
Here's a 10 question quiz about fibromyalgia to test your ability to separate fact from fiction.

1. Savella is:
a) an orange exported from Spain
b) one of the three FDA-approved drugs for fibromyalgia
c) Shakira's back up singer
d) Mexican resort famous for its organic cuisine
e) a character from 101 Dalmatians

2. A physiatrist is:
a) a hip hop spin doctor
b) a personal trainer in New York City
c) a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation
d) a doctor who specializes in wrists
e) a massage therapist with physical therapy certification

3. A fibro flare-up is:
a) an anger management issue
b) an accidental Fourth of July explosion
c) an allergic reaction to carbohydrates
d) a sudden worsening of FMS condition
e) eczema rash caused by wearing synthetic fabrics

4. Which of the following are symptoms associated with fibromyalgia:
a) chronic muscle pain and muscle spasms
b) chronic fatigue
c) insomnia and sleep disorders
d) myofascial pain
e) all of the above

5. Which are the following is not a symptom associated with fibromyalgia:
a) chronic headaches or migraines
b) irritable bowel syndrome
c) depression
d) sneezing
e) dizziness

6. Which of the following foods should a FMS sufferer avoid:
a) eggplants
b) anything containing sugar or high fructose corn syrup
c) chocolate
d) potatoes
e) all of the above

7. Which medication is sometimes helpful in treating FMS:
a) Mirapex
b) Provigil
c) Adderal
d) Flexeril
e) all of the above

8. Fibro Fog is:
a) greenhouse gas linked to dry cleaning establishments
b) dense mist found in the vicinity of Irish peat bogs
c) hangover from too much Dutch gin
d) mental sluggishness related to fibromyalgia
e) condensation on the inside of windshields of new cars

9. A rheumatologist is a doctor who is a:
a) specialist whose diagnosis of fibromyalgia will help with a disability claim
b) specialist who can prescribe medication and physical therapy for fibromyalgia
c) researcher of rheumatic fever in children
d) specialist in dance injuries frequently sustained during a rhumba competition
e) both a and b

10. A comment that a fibromyalgia sufferer would love to hear:
a) I baked you a fresh loaf of gluten-free bread
b) I know you can't make it to my wedding and you will be terribly missed
c) I can see you are in pain so I'll come back later
d) You don't look like you weigh 170 lbs
e) a,b,c, and maybe d

Answers: 1.b 2.c 3.d 4.e 5.d 6.e 7.e 8.d 9.e 10.e
Scoring: Add up one point for each correct answer and use the scale below.
9 -10 Expert, or a fibro sufferer?
7 - 8 Good, a possible fibro relative or friend?
5 - 6 Fair, an informed bystander -- nice to meet you!
1 - 4 Please update your fibro facts at WebMD's website
You can visit Dot and Fibro Mom's Blog by following the link below
http://www.fibroworld.com/fibromyalgia-blog/2010/1/30/wow-finally-a-fun-fibromyalgia-quiz.html