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Christina Applegate's MS Misdiagnosis Mystery
Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis leaves her 'back at square one' as doctors confirm misdiagnoses are 'fairly common'.
In brief
Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis leaves her 'back at square one' as doctors confirm misdiagnoses are 'fairly common'. Christina Applegate's multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis is now a mystery after new technology revealed she doesn't have the condition. Originally reported by LADbible.
Christina Applegate's MS Diagnosis
Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021 but now faces uncertainty about her condition.
Misdiagnosis Prevalence
Nearly 20 percent of people diagnosed with MS later find they don't have the condition, according to Dr Marwa Kaisey.
Doctor's Explanation
Dr Marwa Kaisey explained there's no single test for MS and misdiagnosis remains a problem with significant clinical implications.
Applegate's Reaction
Applegate says she's 'back at square one' as her symptoms persist and her illness is now a mystery.
“back at square one”
Misdiagnosis Causes
Conditions mistaken for MS include migraine, cerebral small vessel disease, fibromyalgia, and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders.
What matters most
Christina Applegate's multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis is now a mystery after new technology revealed she doesn't have the condition.
