Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS

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Actress Christina Applegate revealed she was wrongly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis after five years, but continues experiencing debilitating mobility issues.

Christina Applegate revealed on her podcast 'MeSsy' that doctors have told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, despite spending five years discussing her battle with the chronic autoimmune disease. A doctor informed her of the misdiagnosis by saying 'Congratulations, you don't have MS', which Applegate described as an unhappy discovery.

Despite the misdiagnosis, Applegate continues to experience severe symptoms. She explained that she takes ten minutes to get out of bed and move without excruciating pain and weakness, and now uses a walker. She said her mobility has never been this bad and that her condition has not improved; rather, it has worsened.

Applegate said she remains a 'warrior' for the MS community despite the misdiagnosis. The actress co-hosts the podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has MS. Applegate said she continues to live with symptoms whose cause remains unclear.

How it is being reported

• Christina Applegate left with health questions after revealing MS misdiagnosisChristina Applegate says questions about her mystery chronic illness remain after revealing her MS misdiagnosis. Entertainment Tonight host Nischelle Turner has more.CBS News · 28 Oct, 17:26
• Christina Applegate tells MS community: "I'm still your warrior"Christina Applegate addressed her MS misdiagnosis on her and Jamie-Lynn Seigler's podcast, "MeSsY," which focuses on the disease. Nischelle Turner has more.CBS News · 28 Oct, 13:40
• Christina Applegate details debilitating health struggles after MS misdiagnosis: ‘This is what I’m still living with’Applegate also vowed that she's still the MS community's "warrior" despite the shocking health news.New York Post · 27 Oct, 15:24

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