Christina Applegate says new technology revealed her MS misdiagnosis

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Christina Applegate says new technology revealed her MS misdiagnosis. (2026, October 20). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/christina-applegate-new-technology-revealed-ms-misdiagnosis/

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Christina Applegate revealed on Tuesday that advanced medical technology showed her previous diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was incorrect. Initially battling the disease publicly, she now joins millions of Americans dealing with rare or undiagnosed illnesses. The article focuses on how new technological advancements can correct misdiagnoses.

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Emmy-nominated actress Christina Applegate announced on October 20, 2026, that she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) since 2021. In an episode of her podcast "MeSsy," co-hosted by Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate broke down in tears as she recounted the moment a doctor told her she did not have MS. Despite being symptom-free according to doctors, Applegate still experiences debilitating symptoms and uses wheelchairs when visiting medical facilities due to mobility issues. The misdiagnosis leaves her at "square one," unsure of what is causing her health problems. Dr. Elena Grebenciucova from Northwestern Medicine noted that up to 1 in 5 patients diagnosed with MS may not actually have the condition but rather a different disorder, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing such complex neurological conditions accurately.

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