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Christina Applegate MS Diagnosis

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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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“You don’t get misdiagnosed and then all of a sudden I’m better,” Applegate said.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 20 Octwording from New York Post

There is no single test for MS, and a diagnosis usually involves ruling out other causes.

3 of 8 outletsfirst reported 20 Octwording from The Independent

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  1. 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.

    5 outlets · NBC News

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