Christina Applegate has opened up about her secret health battle, telling fans that she has been on a ‘strange journey’ after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
The 49-year-old actress made the revelation on Twitter but appeared to be taking her diagnosis in her stride as she relied on pals who share the illness for support.
The autoimmune disease is a lifelong illness that disrupts the flow of information to the brain and between the brain and body.
This happens as the body attacks its own central nervous system. It can cause problems with the movement of the limbs, balance and vision and affects around 9,000 people’s lives in Ireland according to MS Ireland.
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