Christina Applegate Faces New Health Mystery After MS Misdiagnosis
Actress, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, now confronts an unknown illness mirroring original symptoms, leaving her 'back at square one'.
Carla Rooney
Christina Applegate has revealed a misdiagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Applegate stated, "I’m back at square one where I don’t know what’s going on with me."
During the filming of the Netflix series 'Dead To Me', Applegate used both a cane and a wheelchair. She has been hospitalized in Los Angeles since late March, returning home in August.
MS misdiagnoses are not uncommon.
Dr. Marwa Kaisey confirmed that MS misdiagnoses are not uncommon. Kaisey cited inconsistent symptoms and a lack of universal testing. Applegate claimed she was "not happy at all" about the news of her misdiagnosis, despite others celebrating the update.
Applegate found comfort in having a name for her condition and a community. She now claims her health has worsened since the misdiagnosis. She stated, "This may come as great news, but to me, I’m back at square one."
Her underlying illness remains a mystery, despite mirroring MS symptoms. Applegate claimed she is back at square one and does not know what is going on with her health. She added, "It’s clear now that they’re finding something different, that something else is going on."
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