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Christina Applegate Says Doctors Confirm She Was Misdiagnosed

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 4:49 PM UTC · How we work

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Christina Applegate Misdiagnosed

Actress Christina Applegate announced she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis on the Tuesday “MeSsy” podcast.
Her doctor told her, “Congratulations, you don’t have MS,” confirming the error.
Applegate said she remains wheelchair-bound and cannot walk short distances, feeling “back at square one.”
Dr. Marwa Kaisey said nearly 20% of multiple sclerosis diagnoses are later proven incorrect.
Her team has been investigating other conditions that could mimic MS since 2021.

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Applegate Earns Star

She announced her original multiple sclerosis diagnosis on Twitter in August 2021, drawing massive public attention.
The “MeSsy” podcast, co-hosted with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, served as a key MS community forum.
In 2022 she earned a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, underscoring her celebrity profile.
Her misdiagnosis news sparked renewed dialogue on diagnostic uncertainty within social-media health circles.

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Christina Applegate Misdiagnosed

Actress Christina Applegate announced she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis on the Tuesday “MeSsy” podcast.
Her doctor told her, “Congratulations, you don’t have MS,” confirming the error.
Applegate said she remains wheelchair-bound and cannot walk short distances, feeling “back at square one.”
Dr. Marwa Kaisey said nearly 20% of multiple sclerosis diagnoses are later proven incorrect.
Her team has been investigating other conditions that could mimic MS since 2021.

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