Christina Applegate reveals MS misdiagnosis – and says her mysterious illness is getting worse

Health & Fitness
21 Oct 2026 • 2:07 AM MYT
The Independent
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Christina Applegate reveals MS misdiagnosis – and says her mysterious illness is getting worse

  • Actor Christina Applegate revealed on her MeSsy podcast that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021.
  • Thanks to new medical technology, doctors recently informed the 54-year-old that she does not actually have the autoimmune disease.
  • Applegate expressed shock and frustration over the update, stating she feels back at square one because her debilitating symptoms remain.
  • The actor, who retired from acting in 2022 due to her health, noted that her underlying illness is currently a mystery despite mirroring MS symptoms.
  • She shared that the revelation triggered a deep depression, as she lost her career and still relies on a wheelchair without a clear medical explanation.

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