Headache changes in individuals with migraine post-Covid-19: general characteristics of the acute phase and worsening of the migraine pattern

IntroductionThe aim of this study was to investigate how infection with SARS-CoV-2 affected headache in individuals migraine, and identify characteristics associated a worsening the migraine post COVID-19.MethodsObservational composed 157 who had been infected virus. They were recruited from database research group at Pontifical Catholic University Paraná. The participants responded online questions about their anthropometric data, history SARS-CoV-2, presence acute phase, perception after infection, use analgesics prophylactic medication. Validated digital questionnaires used: Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Allodynia Symptom Checklist (ASC-12). results these compared values previously recorded database, information having obtained prior COVID-19.ConclusionIndividuals notice post-COVID-19 have more severe condition prominent during phase and, subsequently, present greater disability.