Christina Applegate Says Her MS Diagnosis Was Mistaken

Christina Applegate says her doctor has told her that she does not have multiple sclerosis, reversing the diagnosis she received in 2021. The actor shared the news on an Oct. 20 episode of her MeSsy podcast, saying her serious health problems have continued and doctors have not identified their cause. Applegate said she was not relieved by the change because her physical condition had not improved. She described difficulty walking and said she still uses a wheelchair to get to medical appointments. Her symptoms, she said, have persisted despite being told she does not have MS. The diagnosis reversal and Applegate’s account of her symptoms have been reported through her podcast comments. No medical records or direct statement from her treating doctor were provided. Applegate said her doctors plan to investigate what has been happening since 2021, with the process beginning the week after the podcast announcement. Applegate first disclosed her MS diagnosis in 2021. On the podcast, she said she underwent years of treatment, including infusions, and that the diagnosis gave her an explanation for her symptoms. She described feeling uncertain after learning it was mistaken,...