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Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis corrected
Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was wrong, leaving her back at square one.
In brief
Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was wrong, leaving her back at square one. Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was incorrect, causing her to remain in a state of physical disability despite the misdiagnosis. Originally reported by LADbible.
Quick answers
- Why was the diagnosis wrong?
- No definitive test confirms MS, so doctors build diagnoses through medical history and tests.
- What is the key takeaway from Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis corrected?
- Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was incorrect, causing her to remain in a state of physical disability despite the misdiagnosis.
Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate revealed her MS diagnosis was incorrect during a podcast episode.
“I’m back at square one where I don’t know what’s going on with me.”
Why was the diagnosis wrong?
No definitive test confirms MS, so doctors build diagnoses through medical history and tests.
“Both missed diagnoses and incorrect diagnoses occur.”
Symptoms that mimic MS
Fatigue, vision problems, and impaired coordination can be linked to MS or other conditions.
“Symptoms alone cannot establish MS.”
Neurologist's warning
Incorrect MS diagnoses cause distress and unnecessary tests, while missed diagnoses delay treatment.
“Being told you have MS when you do not can cause significant distress.”
Applegate's current state
Applegate still uses wheelchairs and cannot walk from her car to the doctor's office.
“I still have to use wheelchairs when I go to the doctor’s office.”
The bottom line
Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was incorrect, causing her to remain in a state of physical disability despite the misdiagnosis.
