Christina Applegate Reveals Misdiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis After New Tests

Christina Applegate Reveals Misdiagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis After New Tests

Actress Christina Applegate said on her podcast that recent medical tests showed she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, leaving her health condition uncertain. She previously disclosed that doctors concluded she does not have the disease, though she continues to experience related symptoms. Medical specialists note that 15-20 % of initial multiple sclerosis diagnoses are later revised, showing the need for thorough testing and second opinions.

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Actress Christina Applegate Says New Tests Show She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Actress Christina Applegate Says New Tests Show She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

The Independent • 21 Oct 03:49

Christina Applegate announced on her podcast that recent testing indicates she does not have multiple sclerosis, leaving her health condition uncertain.

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October 20, 2026
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Experts say up to one-fifth of multiple sclerosis diagnoses may be incorrect
Experts say up to one-fifth of multiple sclerosis diagnoses may be incorrect

CBS News • 20 Oct 22:48

Medical specialists note that 15-20% of patients initially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis are later found to have another condition, highlighting the need for thorough testing and second opinions.

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Actress Christina Applegate Says Doctor Determined She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Actress Christina Applegate Says Doctor Determined She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

PBS • 20 Oct 18:24

Applegate disclosed on her podcast that her recent medical evaluation concluded she does not have multiple sclerosis, though she continues to experience related symptoms.

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Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

Los Angeles Times • 20 Oct 17:22

Actress Christina Applegate disclosed on her podcast that doctors have determined her previous multiple sclerosis diagnosis was incorrect, prompting further medical investigation.

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Actress Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Actress Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

CBS News • 20 Oct 16:14

Christina Applegate announced that doctors have determined she never had multiple sclerosis, prompting a new medical investigation into her ongoing symptoms.

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Actress Christina Applegate Says New Tests Show She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
Actress Christina Applegate Says New Tests Show She Was Misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis

Variety • 20 Oct 11:53

Christina Applegate announced on her "MeSsy" podcast that recent medical testing indicated she does not have multiple sclerosis, though her symptoms persist.

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