Christina Applegate Sticking With MS Community After Learning She Was Misdiagnosed: ‘Still Your Warrior’
Christina Applegate isn’t abandoning anyone.
Last week followers were shocked to learn Christina had discovered she’s been MISDIAGNOSED all these years. Back in 2021 she got the diagnosis, and at last she thought she had an answer for her neuropathy and chronic pain. Then, in a traumatic twist for the actress, her doctors told her just this year that, no, she is not living with MS.
Her team came to this conclusion after thorough testing and reevaluations of her case. Obviously it threw her for a loop. After all, if she doesn’t have MS then what does she have? Her pain and mobility issues are still very much real. So is it something she can just, in her words, maybe take a pill for? Or is it something more “macabre” she wonders.
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Either way, she’s decided to stick with the MS community she’s gotten to know over the years. In a new episode of her MeSsy podcast, she chats with co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler and tells listeners:
“You guys are my people. That’s the one thing I wanted to say quickly is that even though I am not I don’t have this disease, I have fallen in love with everyone that we know, our listeners and our friends that have MS. And I’m still your warrior and I’m still going to speak out on your behalf forever and ever. I still feel like part of this community and no matter what that I love you.”
And her fans want her to stay around.
After last week’s admission, a flood of support has poured in for the Married… with Children alum. Even in the comments of this week’s new pod, listeners express their gratitude for her return:
“It’s so good to be hearing from Christina again.”
“So happy you are back!”
“We love you. And we truely wish you answers. Every step you take, every move you make. Lots of love, you made my life a lot better.”
“I do think its important though to talk about autoimmune diseases. Mainly because there are so many and it is the fastest growing health issue in America.”
“It’s so validating to hear you talk about struggles with diagnoses & misdiagnosis. Thanks for sharing with us, it’s very helpful to those in similar shoes”
“just know you are not alone this happens to often in the autoimmune world, it doesnt make it right by all means , but thats why we adovate and spread awareness.”
“I was also misdiagnosed with MS. Appreciate the candor, humor and compassion here. Sending warmest regards to all.”
“I have really missed Christina. It is the two of them together. Whether Christina has MS or not (same game different name) matters not because many folks are experiencing similar challenges with whatever they have. You guys are needed.”
Plenty more where those came from! We love to see it.
Listen in full below:
Rooting for you, Christina!
[Image via Christina Applegate/Instagram.]
