Actor Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, adding that she has not gotten better and feels “back at square one.” Multiple outlets report she announces the update on her podcast, MeSsy, in an episode recorded with fellow actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler and posted online.
Several sources also note Applegate had been a public advocate for MS awareness and had chronicled her experiences in an emotional memoir released earlier this year. The accounts generally frame the news as a medical clarification that overturns a prior diagnosis, while her statements emphasize uncertainty about what has been causing her symptoms.
Coverage differs mainly in how much detail each outlet includes about her reaction and the status of her health. Some headlines highlight her confusion or concern that her underlying illness may be worsening, while others focus simply on the fact that she no longer has an MS diagnosis. Overall, outlets agree on the core point: Applegate says a recent doctor’s assessment indicates she does not have MS, and she is still dealing with symptoms.
