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Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS—how could that happen?

Scientific American · October 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM

The Emmy Award–winning actress revealed that a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021 was incorrect.

It’s a surprisingly common experience, experts say

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