Ellen DeGeneres recently revealed a surprising COVID-19 symptom she suffered from — severe back pain. Despite taking precautions, she caught the virus in December 2020 and said, “What they don’t tell you is that you will have severe back pain. I had no notion that was a symptom until I spoke with a few other people.”
Her experience surprised many since back pain isn’t widely recognized as a common COVID symptom. Experts explained that such pain can stem from inflammation or the body’s immune response, affecting muscles and joints even after recovery.
Ellen’s openness has helped raise awareness of these less-discussed effects, encouraging others to recognize unusual symptoms they might not associate with COVID-19.
Medical professionals note that while not everyone experiences these issues, they can seriously affect recovery and quality of life.
Ellen’s story highlights how unpredictable the virus can be and why listening to patients’ varied experiences is essential. It also reminds the public that COVID-19’s impact reaches far beyond its typical respiratory symptoms, emphasizing the importance of empathy, awareness, and continued research.
