Can Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study.

Authors :: Metastasio A
Prevete E
Singh D
Grundmann O
Prozialeck WC
Veltri C
Bersani G
Corazza O
Source :: Frontiers in psychiatry [Front Psychiatry] 2020 Nov 19; Vol. 11, pp. 594816. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Nov 19 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Among the symptoms of COVID-19 fever, general malaise, pain and aches, myalgia, fatigue, and headache can affect the quality of life of patients, even after the end of the acute phase of the infection and can be long lasting. The current treatment of these symptoms, also because COVID-19 patients have been asked not to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), in particular ibuprofen are often unsatisfactory. Among the above mentioned symptoms malaise and fatigue seem the most difficult to treat. In this case report we describe the use of kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) by a patient with confirmed COVID-19 infection. What we observed was a fast and sustained relieve of the above mentioned symptoms.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Metastasio, Prevete, Singh, Grundmann, Prozialeck, Veltri, Bersani and Corazza.)