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  "id": 15782689,
  "title": "Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed and does not have MS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-and-does-not-have-ms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T18:24:47.000Z",
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    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-and-does-not-have-ms"
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  "account": "Christina Applegate, a well-known actress, has announced that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and does not have the autoimmune disease after all. On Monday's edition of her podcast \"MeSsy,\" alongside co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate revealed that her doctor says she was mistakenly diagnosed with MS. The actress, who has openly discussed her struggles with MS for years, expressed that she now feels she has \"gone back to square one\" and is unsure about her current health status. Despite her symptoms being consistent with those of someone with MS, Applegate still uses wheelchairs for mobility and has difficulty walking from her car to doctor's offices. It is important to note that there is no single test for MS, and diagnosing the condition typically involves ruling out other potential causes. This process can take years and involve consultations with multiple healthcare professionals. Applegate emphasized that the news has left her feeling let down by herself and her co-host, as both have become prominent advocates for individuals living with MS.",
  "summary": "Applegate revealed that despite the misdiagnosis, she still has \"every symptom of someone with MS,\" adding, \"I still have to use wheelchairs when I go to the doctor's office. I can't walk from the car to the room.\"",
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        "title": "Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-with-ms",
        "published": "2026-10-20T14:25:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Christina Applegate opens up about emotional toll of multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis: ‘I’m back at square one’",
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christina-applegate-reveals-she-was-misdiagnosed-with-multiple",
        "published": "2026-10-20T15:53:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christina-applegate-says-her-doctor-told-her-she-was-misdiagnosed",
        "published": "2026-10-20T16:14:44.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour Health",
        "title": "Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed and does not have MS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-and-does-not-have-ms-15788476",
        "published": "2026-10-20T18:24:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-with-multiple-sclerosis-15790805",
        "published": "2026-10-20T18:50:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Scientific American",
        "title": "Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with MS—how could that happen?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christina-applegate-says-she-was-misdiagnosed-with-ms-how-could-that",
        "published": "2026-10-20T20:45:00.000Z"
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