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Christina Applegate tearfully announces she does not have MS and was 'misdiagnosed' for years
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS for years after doctor says she doesn't have the condition.
In brief
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS for years after doctor says she doesn't have the condition. Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis for years after her doctor told her she doesn't have the condition. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Christina Applegate reveals MS misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate tearfully announces she does not have multiple sclerosis despite battling debilitating symptoms for more than five years.
“She came into my room and said, 'Congratulations, you don’t have MS'”
Applegate's MS diagnosis history
Applegate, 54, announced her MS diagnosis in summer 2021 after being hospitalized multiple times since then.
Applegate's symptoms and struggles
Applegate has relied on a wheelchair and cane for years and been forced to step away from her acting career due to MS symptoms.
Applegate's emotional impact
Applegate described experiencing a great depression after her MS diagnosis and losing her job and sense of purpose.
Applegate's hospitalization
Applegate was recently hospitalized and has been in the hospital for months due to her MS symptoms.
Applegate's podcast revelation
Applegate shared her MS misdiagnosis revelation on a new episode of her Messy podcast with co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Applegate's doctor's statement
Applegate's doctor told her she does not have multiple sclerosis despite her symptoms and hospitalizations.
“She came into my room and said, 'Congratulations, you don’t have MS'”
Applegate's current state
Applegate is still in a state of shock and seeking answers about the true nature of her illness.
Applegate's memoir
Applegate published her memoir 'You With The Sad Eyes' in March 2026 detailing her MS struggles and emotional journey.
Applegate's hospitalization details
Applegate was hospitalized in Los Angeles since late March 2026 and has been in the hospital for months.
Applegate's medical history
Applegate has been hospitalized upwards of 30 times since her MS diagnosis in 2021.
Applegate's emotional state
Applegate described feeling like she had lost everything and was in a state of confusion after her misdiagnosis.
Applegate's doctor's insight
Doctor Marwa Kaisey explained that MS is often misdiagnosed as there is no single test for the condition.
Applegate's current challenges
Applegate is still struggling with symptoms and has no clear explanation for her condition.
Applegate's future plans
Applegate plans to continue her podcast and memoir work while seeking answers about her condition.
The takeaway
Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis for years after her doctor told her she doesn't have the condition.
