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Myofascial pain syndrome and SARS-CoV-2: a case series.
Patel, Jaldhi; Javed, Saba.
  • Patel J; Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Health & Sciences Center, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Javed S; Department of Pain Management, University of Texas Health & Sciences Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Pain Manag ; 12(3): 255-260, 2022 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1450778
ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus that has caused a plethora of dysfunctions and changes in the human body. Our goal in this case study series was to demonstrate the relationship that coronavirus has had in newly diagnosing patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MFPS). Medical records were obtained from a pain clinic that demonstrated the effects of this virus on patients who developed MFPS between March 2020 and December 2020. Chart reviews were performed and demonstrated patients who had a history of chronic pain had subsequent episodes of worsening exacerbations of pain, more specifically trigger points, after being diagnosed with coronavirus. MFPS and SARS-CoV-2 are proposed to be correlated amongst chronic pain patients. Potential pathological mechanisms include coronavirus-induced hypoxic muscle dysfunctions as well as psychological stress triggering pain receptors, leading to myofascial pain syndrome.
COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, may cause many problems and changes in the human body. In this case series, we propose a relationship between COVID-19 and myofascial pain syndrome (MFPS), a kind of chronic muscle pain affecting connective tissue in the muscles. Medical records of people who developed MFPS after a diagnosis of COVID-19 between March 2020 and December 2020 were obtained from a pain clinic. Chart reviews demonstrated that the three people with chronic pain included in this case series had episodes of worsening pain, more specifically in focal points, after being diagnosed with COVID-19. COVID-19 is suggested to have affected the development of MFPS in these chronic pain patients. Potential mechanisms of this relationship include different types of stress leading to MFPS.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Fibromyalgia / COVID-19 / Myofascial Pain Syndromes Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Pain Manag Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pmt-2021-0044

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Fibromyalgia / COVID-19 / Myofascial Pain Syndromes Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Pain Manag Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Pmt-2021-0044