Christina Applegate Was Misdiagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis. It Happens More Often Than You’d Think

Actress Christina Applegate revealed on Tuesday that she was previously misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurological and autoimmune disorder. This situation reflects a broader trend identified in research, which indicates that a substantial percentage of individuals initially diagnosed with MS are later found not to have the condition. The actress shared this personal experience, highlighting that such medical misdiagnoses occur more frequently than commonly perceived within the healthcare system regarding this specific autoimmune disease.