# Christina Applegate says doctor misdiagnosed her with MS

> Actress Christina Applegate reveals her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- Title: Christina Applegate says doctor misdiagnosed her with MS
- Summary: Actress Christina Applegate reveals her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/economy/science-medicine/christina-applegate-multiple-sclerosis-MYX4QNDA5RAW7MRR6NZBA3QLWM
- Author: Associated Press
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:05:14.404+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christina applegate, multiple sclerosis, ms misdiagnosis, doctor, podcast, meassy, news, local
## Christina Applegate reveals misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

> I’m back at square one where I don’t know what’s going on with me
## Applegate's MS symptoms persist
Applegate still has every symptom of MS including using wheelchairs to doctor’s office.

> I still have to use wheelchairs when I go to the doctor’s office
## MS misdiagnosis rate
Dr. Benjamin Greenberg says 10% of MS cases are misdiagnosed.

> We rely on the clinical symptoms, the history, the MRI, often spinal fluid
## Doctor's advice for patients
Greenberg recommends getting second opinions for serious chronic diagnoses.

> For patients and families, my general recommendation is whenever receiving a significant serious or chronic diagnosis
## Applegate's advocacy role
Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler are prominent MS advocates.

> It’s weird because I feel like I let everybody down
## Key takeaway

Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS but still has MS symptoms.