Christina Applegate Misdiagnosis MS
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- Daniel ArkinNBC News
- Richard LuscombeThe Guardian
- Christina Dugan RamirezFox News
- Mark KennedyThe Independent
- Allie YangNew York Post
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Christina Applegate Misdiagnosis MS. (2026, October 20). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/93527
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“You don’t get misdiagnosed and then all of a sudden I’m better,” Applegate said.
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There is no single test for MS, and a diagnosis usually involves ruling out other causes.
Emmy-nominated actor Christina Applegate announced Tuesday that she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a condition she believed she had for more than five years, leaving her “back at square one” as she continues to experience debilitating medical issues.
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- 20 Oct
Emmy-nominated actor Christina Applegate announced Tuesday that she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a condition she believed she had for more than five years, leaving her “back at square one” as she continues to experience debilitating medical issues.
Coverage 7 articles
20 Oct Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's
CBS News
20 Oct Christina Applegate’s next steps towards finding cause of worsening health issues revealed after incorrect MS diagnosis
New York Post
20 Oct Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
CBS News
20 Oct Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS
The Independent
20 Oct Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS and is now 'back at square one'
Fox News
20 Oct Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
The Guardian
20 Oct Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
NBC News
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