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Actress Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS
First reported Oct 20, 9:51 AM ET · Latest Oct 20, 11:16 AM ET · Explainer updated Oct 20, 11:32 AM ET
Where things stand
BBC News and The Guardian report that Christina Applegate announced on her “Messy” podcast that she had been wrongly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She described the revelation as unnerving, confusing, and said her symptoms have continued to worsen.
What changed
The newest report from BBC News adds that Applegate is unhappy with the new information and emphasizes that her condition has deteriorated since the misdiagnosis was discovered.
What the reporting says
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- Christina Applegate said she was wrongfully diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Reported by 2 newsrooms
- “Christina Applegate says she was wrongfully diagnosed with MS.” — BBC News
- “Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.” — The Guardian
How this story developed
- New: Christina Applegate said she was wrongfully diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Questions we’re following
- The reports do not explain what the correct diagnosis is, what caused the original error, or what treatment changes may follow. Open
Background
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that can cause a range of symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and vision problems. A misdiagnosis means a doctor originally concluded she had MS when later evidence showed she does not actually have the disease.
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Timeline of reporting
- Christina Applegate says she was wrongfully diagnosed with MS — BBC News
She said in a Tuesday release of her Messy podcast that she was not happy about the new information and her symptoms have only "gotten worse".
- Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis — The Guardian
The Married … with Children actor says the news is ‘unnerving’ and ‘really confusing’ Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email After becoming a prominent advocate for multiple sclerosis awareness and chronicling her struggles in an emotional memoir pu
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