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Chronic pain in panic disorder.

K Kuch1, B J Cox, C B Woszczyna

  • 1Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|December 1, 1991
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Panic disorder frequently involves physical symptoms. This study found nearly 40% of panic disorder patients experience chronic pain, often in the head, shoulders, or back, and may require specialized treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pain Medicine
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Panic disorder is frequently linked to somatic preoccupation.
  • The specific nature of somatic complaints in panic disorder remains underexplored.
  • Understanding these symptoms is crucial for effective patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of somatic complaints, specifically chronic pain, in panic disorder patients.
  • To compare psychopathology measures between panic disorder patients with and without chronic pain.
  • To identify potential risk factors and treatment considerations for a subset of panic disorder patients.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred and forty-one consecutive panic disorder patients were enrolled.
  • Participants completed a pain questionnaire and a pain location diagram.

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  • Psychopathology measures were assessed and compared between groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Nearly 40% of panic disorder patients reported chronic pain.
    • 7.8% of patients reported daily analgesic use.
    • Patients with chronic pain exhibited significantly higher psychopathology scores compared to those without pain.
    • Common pain locations included the head, shoulders, and lower back.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic pain is a significant comorbidity in a substantial portion of panic disorder patients.
    • Panic disorder patients with chronic pain may represent a distinct subgroup at higher risk for somatization and hypochondriasis.
    • These findings suggest the need for tailored treatment approaches addressing both panic symptoms and chronic pain, potentially reducing healthcare utilization.