Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres recently went public about her bout with COVID-19, drawing attention to an unusual symptom she experienced: intense back pain. Despite her best efforts to stay safe during the pandemic, DeGeneres contracted the virus in December 2020 and decided to share her ordeal.
One thing people aren’t talking about is the severe back pain associated with COVID-19. I didn’t know this was a symptom until I talked to others who experienced the same,” said DeGeneres.
Evolving List of COVID-19 Symptoms
In the early stages of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not specifically mention back pain as a potential symptom of COVID-19. However, they did include muscle aches on their list. As the virus continued to spread globally, there were increasing accounts of back pain from patients, which some experts attribute in part to the sedentary lifestyle induced by lockdowns and the shift to remote work.
“The symptom list for COVID-19 is continuously evolving, making it imperative for people to stay updated and consult healthcare providers for accurate diagnosis,” notes a health expert.
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