# Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis corrected

> Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was wrong, leaving her back at square one.
- Title: Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis corrected · LADbible
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-21T16:16:22.134+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was incorrect, causing her to remain in a state of physical disability despite the misdiagnosis.