Summary
Christina Applegate announced she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) after more than five years. Tests showed that she does not have MS, but she continues to experience serious symptoms that affect her life, and doctors will investigate her condition further.Key Facts
- Christina Applegate originally said she had multiple sclerosis five years ago.
- Her doctor stopped her infusion treatment to check her B cell levels, which did not change.
- This led to new tests and the discovery that she does not have MS.
- MS is an illness where the body's immune system attacks the nervous system.
- Misdiagnosis of MS is fairly common because there is no single test for it.
- Despite the new diagnosis, Applegate still has symptoms like numbness, balance problems, and uses a cane to walk.
- She will start more medical tests to find out what is causing her symptoms.
- Applegate has been a public advocate for MS awareness while battling her symptoms.
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