Summary
Actress Christina Applegate revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), meaning she does not have the disease. Despite this, she still experiences symptoms like those found in MS and is now searching for the correct diagnosis and treatment.Key Facts
- Christina Applegate was first diagnosed with MS in 2021.
- MS is a disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord.
- There is no cure for MS, and symptoms vary widely.
- Applegate was told by a doctor recently that she does not have MS.
- She still has symptoms similar to MS, like weakness and needing a wheelchair.
- About 1 in 5 people diagnosed with MS may actually be misdiagnosed, according to a neurologist.
- Applegate co-hosts a podcast called "MeSsY" about MS with actress Jamie Lynn Sigler.
- The misdiagnosis has caused Applegate to feel confused and upset, as she was involved in the MS community.
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