Christina Applegate Gives Update After Multiple Sclerosis Misdiagnoses
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christina Applegate revealed that doctors are reevaluating her symptoms after she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) five years ago and are now testing for other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Lyme disease.
- On her MS-themed podcast MeSsy, Applegate expressed her ongoing commitment to the MS community despite no longer having the diagnosis, emphasizing the deep connections she has made.
- Applegate described her initial reaction to the misdiagnosis news as a "state of shock" and "mindfuck," highlighting the confusion and uncertainty she feels without a clear explanation for her symptoms.
- She acknowledged the emotional impact of losing the MS diagnosis, noting that it had previously provided a reason for her daily struggles, which now feels unnerving and confusing.
