Question

1. Everything is true about Fibromyalgia Syndrome, except;

1. Etiology unknown, but many risk factors have been identified (trauma, sexual abuse, stress)
2. men affected more than women
3. Disordered pain mechanisms in the CNS
4. Characterized by chronic widespread pain affecting all four extremities; hyperalgesia; trigger or tender points
5. Many associated symptoms, such as sleep disturbance/insomnia, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, allodynia
6. All of the above is true

Answer 1

ANSWER is OPTION B

option E fibromyalgia patient may experience - sleep disturbance, forgetfulness or lack of concentration ,fatigue ,Allodyna [a rare type of pain associated with fibromyalgia,] irritable bowel syndrome[both IBS and fibromyalgia are chronic pain syndroms causes digestive discomfort ,

option b]women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia

option D]pain areas are in the muscles,abdomen. back or neck AND more specifically pain all over the body

option F] Is applicable