Take the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Quiz

We all get tired. Many of us have felt depressed at times. But the mystery known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not like the normal ups and downs we have in everyday life.

1. For some people, chronic fatigue syndrome can begin when?

A. After a coldB. After bronchitisC. After hepatitisD. Any of the above

2. The mental fatigue and confusion of CFS has been compared to what other condition?

3. Which of these is not a typical symptom of CFS?

A. A rash over the trunkB. HeadacheC. Inability to concentrateD. Tender lymph nodes

4. Who is most likely to get CFS?

A. College-educated people assigned female at birthB. College-educated people assigned male at birthC. People assigned female at birth of any ageD. People assigned male at birth of any ageE. All of the above

5. Which lab test can find out for sure if a person has CFS?

A. Hemoglobin checkB. Blood glucoseC. Spinal tapD. None of the above

6. What is the main cause of CFS?

A. AnemiaB. HypoglycemiaC. AllergiesD. None of the above

7. How is CFS treated?

A. SurgeryB. RadiationC. Beta blockersD. None of the above

8. Which of these statements is true about people who have CFS?

A. People with CFS lose their fingerprints over timeB. People with CFS have a diet deficiency that causes their conditionC. People with CFS are more likely to attempt suicide than people with other illnessesD. None of the above

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