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Selma Blair Reveals MS Battle, Advocates for Women’s Health

10/16/2025

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Selma Blair, the actress, spoke at the Flow Space Women’s Health Summit about her undiagnosed multiple sclerosis and a 2018 relapsing MS diagnosis.
She described years of pain and fatigue doctors dismissed as "growing pains."
She noted a double standard, with her symptoms overlooked while male peers were treated promptly.
The diagnosis explains her health issues.
She now feels relapse-free and aims to connect with others facing similar challenges.

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Story summary

Selma Blair, the actress, spoke at the Flow Space Women’s Health Summit about her undiagnosed multiple sclerosis and a 2018 relapsing MS diagnosis.
She described years of pain and fatigue doctors dismissed as "growing pains."
She noted a double standard, with her symptoms overlooked while male peers were treated promptly.
The diagnosis explains her health issues.
She now feels relapse-free and aims to connect with others facing similar challenges.