Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

Actor Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, despite announcing the diagnosis publicly in 2021.

Christina Applegate has revealed that her doctor told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, despite her public announcement of the diagnosis in 2021. Speaking on her podcast MeSsy with co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate said she is 'back at square one' and does not know what is causing her symptoms.

Despite the misdiagnosis, Applegate continues to experience significant health difficulties. She still has 'every symptom of someone with MS' and uses wheelchairs when visiting her doctor's office because she cannot walk from the car to the room. She described the situation as confusing, saying she has not improved and has 'gotten worse in some ways'.

Applegate expressed concern about her position as an advocate for people with MS. 'It's weird because I feel like I let everybody down,' she said. 'It's very unnerving, and it's really confusing for me.' She noted that receiving a misdiagnosis does not mean a person recovers; rather, she continues to struggle with unidentified health issues.

MS diagnosis typically involves ruling out other causes, as there is no single test for the condition. It can take years and multiple doctors before an accurate diagnosis is made.

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• Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MSChristina Applegate says she is "back at square one" after learning that she does not have multiple sclerosis.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 21:00
• Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MSChristina Applegate says she is "back at square one" after learning that she does not have multiple sclerosis.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 21:00

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