Front Psychiatry November 2020 PMID 33329145

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

Antonio Metastasio, Elisabeth Prevete, Darshan Singh, Oliver Grundmann, Walter C Prozialeck, Charles Veltri, Giuseppe Bersani, Ornella Corazza

Mentions

18
Peak: 4 in Jan 2021
across 4 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

66,161
potential audience

Total likes

20

Video views

183

Mentions per month

Dec 2020 – Nov 2022

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • YouTube1 videos
  • Facebook1 posts
  • Instagram1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions show strong support for the research, with posts describing kratom as potentially relieving pain and COVID-19 symptoms, such as mentions of 'miracle plant' and 'potential to alleviate symptoms.' The tone varies from cautious optimism to advocacy, with phrases like 'good news' and 'kratom saves lives' reflecting enthusiasm and interest in the findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings, highlighting kratom's potential benefits for COVID-19 symptoms.

InterestHigh interest

There is high interest evident from numerous discussions emphasizing the significance of the research and addressing misconceptions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific aspects like the short-term use and safety, showing a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Some comments suggest the research could influence perceptions or practices regarding kratom, but overall impact appears moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • This case study explores whether kratom can help alleviate long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms such as pain, malaise, and fatigue, which are often difficult to treat with conventional medications like NSAIDs.
  • The report details a patient with confirmed COVID-19 who used kratom, resulting in rapid and sustained relief from symptoms like malaise and fatigue.
  • The findings suggest kratom might be a potential option for managing persistent COVID-19 symptoms, although more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.]

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KS Europe
@KratomScienceEU · X

"Short-term kratom use has the potential to alleviate COVID-19 infection symptoms, primarily pain, and did not seem to cause any physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when kratom was discontinued after short-term use." - https://t.co/gre6Yzy633

Jan 18, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 869 followers View post →
Dr. Thomas Ichim
@exosome · X

Case report of the "dangerous" herbal extract called Kratom in relieving pain associated with #covid19 and #LongCovid $TSOI $quadramune https://t.co/QS7cNSFsfz

Nov 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 35,044 followers View post →
TeamKratom
@TeamKratom · X

Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study. https://t.co/BKJ8WIEIT3 #kratom #kratomeducation #kratomsaveslives #wearekratom #mitragyna

May 20, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,064 followers View post →
Frontiers - Psychiatry
@FrontPsychiatry · X

New Research: Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study: 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… https://t.co/DsoO5XOrKF #Psychiatry

Dec 8, 2020 · 1 like · 16,608 followers View post →
Leslie Marie
@homesickalien80 · X

Good news Kratom users…”Our findings show that short-term kratom use has the potential to alleviate COVID-19 infection symptoms, primarily pain…” https://t.co/xXXIl4hjLD

Sep 25, 2021 · 1 like · 5,017 followers View post →
sistinechaebol
@sistinechaebol · X

@crack_fannnn https://t.co/dVPuwO8znR

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 like · 496 followers View post →

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Dr. Thomas Ichim
@exosome · X

Case report of the "dangerous" herbal extract called Kratom in relieving pain associated with #covid19 and #LongCovid $TSOI $quadramune https://t.co/QS7cNSFsfz

Nov 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 35,044 followers View post →
sistinechaebol
@sistinechaebol · X

@crack_fannnn https://t.co/dVPuwO8znR

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 like · 496 followers View post →
Ryne Andal
@ryne_andal · X

Frontiers | Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study | Psychiatry Super encouraging. Hopefully quality analysis like this reduces stigma of the leaf. https://t.co/M6Xf8jtVig

Feb 19, 2022 · 1,122 followers View post →
Aiman
@aimanshiraz · X

https://t.co/U0ReZenI2P

Feb 11, 2022 · 193 followers View post →
Leslie Marie
@homesickalien80 · X

Good news Kratom users…”Our findings show that short-term kratom use has the potential to alleviate COVID-19 infection symptoms, primarily pain…” https://t.co/xXXIl4hjLD

Sep 25, 2021 · 1 like · 5,017 followers View post →
Fish Taco
@FishTacoToGo · X

Kratom has been shown to alleviate the S3 protocyclo spikes engaged by Covid! Cannabanoid retention studies prove the broad impact. https://t.co/hYSQ6j78uj

Aug 6, 2021 · 1 like · 20 followers View post →
MWU_Pharmacology_IL
@MWUPharmacology · X

RT @MWUPharmacology: .@MWUPharmacology faculty Walt Prozialeck published an article titled, "Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVI…

Aug 2, 2021 · 1 share · 136 followers View post →
nuzul amin
@nuzulamin4 · X

RT @TeamKratom: Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study. https://t.co/BKJ8WIEIT3 #kratom #kratomeducation #k…

May 21, 2021 · 1 share · 31 followers View post →
TeamKratom
@TeamKratom · X

Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study. https://t.co/BKJ8WIEIT3 #kratom #kratomeducation #kratomsaveslives #wearekratom #mitragyna

May 20, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,064 followers View post →
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@DianaWandersOn · X

If you've never heard of #kratom or you have and think it's a scary *drug*, this article is informative. Kratom is simply a miracle plant for many who are in pain, depressed, or trying to quit opioids. It tastes yucky to some, but it does work. https://t.co/DAL7LrwwXH

Apr 15, 2021 · 1,545 followers View post →
Aaron Caleb Fishbein
@mfbach · X

Frontiers | Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study | Psychiatry - https://t.co/FpgDca5WCt

Apr 7, 2021 · 779 followers View post →
Laurie Otto
@TabooKittynme · X

RT @KratomScienceEU: "Short-term kratom use has the potential to alleviate COVID-19 infection symptoms, primarily pain, and did not seem to…

Jan 19, 2021 · 1 share · 886 followers View post →
KS Europe
@KratomScienceEU · X

"Short-term kratom use has the potential to alleviate COVID-19 infection symptoms, primarily pain, and did not seem to cause any physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when kratom was discontinued after short-term use." - https://t.co/gre6Yzy633

Jan 18, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 869 followers View post →
MWU_Pharmacology_IL
@MWUPharmacology · X

.@MWUPharmacology faculty Walt Prozialeck published an article titled, "Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study" in @FrontiersIn Psychiatry. https://t.co/UQRy8bw9W5

Jan 5, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 136 followers View post →
Frontiers - Psychiatry
@FrontPsychiatry · X

New Research: Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study: 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… https://t.co/DsoO5XOrKF #Psychiatry

Dec 8, 2020 · 1 like · 16,608 followers View post →
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