{
  "id": 16818537,
  "title": "Christina Applegate Says She’s ‘Getting Worse’ Since MS Misdiagnosis, but Will Continue ‘MeSsy’ Podcast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/christina-applegate-says-shes-getting-worse-since-ms-misdiagnosis-but",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/christina-applegate-getting-worse-since-ms-misdiagnosis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Christina Applegate has announced she will continue her \"MeSsy\" podcast and advocate for the multiple sclerosis (MS) community despite being misdiagnosed with the condition. Applegate revealed that her condition has not been improving, and her mobility is severely limited, making it difficult for her to even sit up in bed. In her latest podcast episode, she described her pain and weakness in excruciating detail, stating, \"I never had that before.\" Despite her diagnosis being incorrect, Applegate expressed her commitment to standing up for the MS community, saying, \"You guys are my people.\" She acknowledged feeling guilty for being portrayed as an MS advocate after the misdiagnosis, admitting that she had a specific reason for feeling unwell every day before the false diagnosis. The actress did not receive a new diagnosis and does not expect one in the future.",
  "summary": "\"I'm still your warrior, and I'm still going to speak out on your behalf forever and ever,\" the actress adds The post Christina Applegate Says She’s ‘Getting Worse’ Since MS Misdiagnosis, but Will Continue ‘MeSsy’ Podcast appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}