Christina Applegate says doctors misdiagnosed her multiple sclerosis
The actor said on her podcast that doctors now believe she never had the disease and that something else is causing her symptoms.
By Standard Topic. AI-generated from the reporting listed under Coverage. Published . Updated .
What happened
Actor Christina Applegate revealed on her MeSsy podcast that doctors told her she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis for years. She said she was tearful and feels scared and lost, adding that something else is going on. Applegate, a well-known MS advocate, said she has been living with an unknown condition instead.
Why it matters
The reports describe the news as unnerving and really confusing for Applegate. They do not state any further consequences.
Coverage
- Christina Applegate, a leading MS advocate, says doctors found she doesn’t have the disease after all (CNN)
- Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS (AP)
- Christina Applegate says she’s ‘scared’ after MS misdiagnosis: ‘I feel lost’ (https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentweekly)
- Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (The Guardian)
- Christin Applegate reveals doctors misdiagnosed her with multiple sclerosis 5 years ago (https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentweekly)
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