Christina Applegate Says She Was Misdiagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis
Actress Christina Applegate announced on her podcast that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, having believed she had the condition for over five years before her doctor concluded she never had MS.
Waco Temple Bryan, TX, October 20, 2026 —
Actress Christina Applegate announced on her podcast that she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, saying she believed she had the condition for more than five years before her doctor concluded she never had MS.
The summary of her announcement does not identify the podcast, give the date of the episode or explain what led to the original diagnosis or the later conclusion. It also does not provide details about Applegate’s health beyond the misdiagnosis.
Applegate’s account describes a shift from believing she had multiple sclerosis for years to being told by her doctor that she did not have the condition. The information provided does not clarify when she first received the diagnosis, when it was reconsidered, or what medical assessment informed the doctor’s conclusion.
No further comments from Applegate or her doctor were included in the announcement summary. The specific circumstances surrounding the diagnosis and its correction therefore remain unclear based on the information available here.
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