Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis after 5 years of treatment exposes alarming medical reality

Christina Applegate’s recent revelation that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis is raising questions about how the disease can be confused with other conditions — even after years of treatment.

The actress, 54, shared the news during an Oct. 20 episode of her podcast, "MeSsy," alongside co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler, saying she was in a complete "state of shock."

Applegate was first diagnosed with MS in 2021 after experiencing debilitating symptoms and undergoing extensive testing...