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Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis: "Not happy at all"
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Christina Applegate announced she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) more than five years after her initial diagnosis, revealing the news on her podcast MeSsy.
- The misdiagnosis came after her doctor stopped an infusion treatment to monitor B cell activity, which did not change, leading to a reevaluation of her condition.
- Despite not having MS, Applegate continues to experience debilitating symptoms affecting her daily life and mobility, and she is beginning a new medical investigation to determine the cause.
- MS misdiagnoses are relatively common, with experts noting that nearly 20% of people diagnosed with MS may not actually have the disease due to the lack of a definitive test.
- Applegate expressed feelings of confusion and disappointment about the misdiagnosis, especially given her role as an MS advocate and the impact of her symptoms on her career and daily activities.
