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Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS

Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis.

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BBC News reports: Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis.

This health story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Christina Applegate and MS.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Christina Applegate, MS
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