Ellen DeGeneres Opens Up: ‘I Had No Idea That Was a Symptom — It Was Incredibly Painful’

Ellen DeGeneres Reveals Surprising COVID-19 Symptom: “I Had No Idea”

Ellen DeGeneres is opening up about an unexpected and painful symptom she experienced after testing positive for COVID-19: severe back pain. Despite adhering to recommended safety protocols, the former talk show host contracted the virus in December 2020.

Reflecting on her experience, Ellen admitted the intensity of the back pain caught her completely off guard. “What they don’t tell you is that you’ll have severe back pain,” she said. “I had no idea that was a symptom until I talked to a few other people.”

Her revelation sheds light on the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 and how some symptoms often fly under the radar. While back pain isn’t widely discussed as a common effect, Ellen’s experience emphasizes how the virus can affect people in vastly different ways.

By sharing her story, Ellen joins a growing number of individuals helping to broaden the public’s understanding of COVID-19’s wide-ranging impact. Her candidness encourages more open conversations about the lesser-known effects of the virus and serves as a reminder to stay informed as our knowledge of COVID-19 continues to evolve.