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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Caitlin Hornik

Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS in heartbreaking health update

Christina Applegate has shared that she has been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Applegate, 54, was diagnosed in 2021 with the incurable autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, and has spoken openly about the debilitating pain of the condition. She revealed the health update Tuesday on her MeSsy podcast, returning after a seven-month hiatus due to health issues.

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