David Faustino Says Former Costar Christina Applegate Is a ‘Strong Soul’ Following Her MS Misdiagnosis (Exclusive)

Key Points:

• David Faustino provided a health update on Christina Applegate during the Cure Addiction Now fundraising event, highlighting her strength and ongoing health challenges following her misdiagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS).
• Applegate, initially diagnosed with MS in 2021, was recently informed by doctors that she does not have MS, but she continues to experience debilitating symptoms and is undergoing tests for related autoimmune diseases.
• Faustino emphasized his regular support for Applegate, praising her resilience and humor despite the uncertainty surrounding her condition.
• Applegate has expressed feelings of depression and confusion due to her health struggles and the impact of losing her MS diagnosis, which had given her a sense of identity and explanation for her symptoms.
• Medical experts note that MS is a chronic neurological disease with symptoms that overlap with other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Lyme disease, which Applegate is now being tested for.