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Applegate Seeks New Answers After MS Misdiagnosis
3 Nov
Summary
- Applegate is undergoing new medical tests for conditions similar to MS.
- She was previously misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021.
- Applegate continues to experience symptoms without a clear explanation.
Following a recent confirmation of misdiagnosis for multiple sclerosis, actress Christina Applegate is embarking on a new phase of medical testing. She revealed on her 'MeSsy' podcast that doctors are investigating conditions that share symptoms with MS. Applegate, who was diagnosed with MS in 2021, is now exploring possibilities like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Lyme disease. These autoimmune conditions can present symptoms that are difficult to distinguish from MS, leading to her current diagnostic process. She continues to experience symptoms such as fatigue and pain, which remain unexplained by a definitive diagnosis. Applegate and co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler plan to continue their podcast, which explores life's challenges beyond a sole focus on MS.
