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Christina Applegate Reveals MS Misdiagnosis
20 Oct
Summary
- Actress Christina Applegate announced her multiple sclerosis diagnosis was incorrect.
- She experienced MS symptoms but was told she does not have the disease.
- Applegate feels she let down her fans and advocates for MS awareness.
Actress Christina Applegate, known for her roles in "Married... with Children" and "Dead to Me," has shared surprising news regarding her health. In an emotional episode of her podcast "MeSsy," posted on Tuesday, Applegate revealed that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She detailed that despite experiencing every symptom of MS, a recent doctor's visit confirmed she does not have the autoimmune disease. Applegate expressed deep confusion and distress, noting that her condition has not improved and she still requires mobility aids. She conveyed a sense of letting down her supporters and fellow MS advocates, as her daily struggles no longer have a clear explanation tied to the disease. Applegate had publicly announced her MS diagnosis in 2021, which led to her retirement from acting after completing "Dead to Me." She had also chronicled her journey with the condition in her memoir, "You With the Sad Eyes."
