She spent 18 years believing she had MS. Then her diagnosis changed.
DeMonica Amerson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 21. Nearly two decades later, she received devastating news.
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Christina Applegate grapples with health
Christina Applegate says questions about her mystery chronic illness remain after revealing her MS misdiagnosis. Entertainment Tonight host Nischelle Turner has more.
Neurologist on MS warning signs
Dr. Gayatri Devi, a neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease and complex neurologic conditions, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss Christina Applegate's misdiagnosis and multiple sclerosis warning signs.
Up to 20% of MS diagnoses may be wrong, like Christina Applegate's
A multiple sclerosis expert answers questions about MS misdiagnosis after Christina Applegate said she doesn't have the chronic condition after all.
Doctor on Christina Applegate's misdiagnosis
Actress Christina Applegate revealed on her podcast Tuesday that she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. CBS News' medical correspondent Dr. Cèline Gounder explains what could have happened.
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS
Christina Applegate said on her MeSsy podcast that her doctor recently revealed she did not have multiple sclerosis.
Doctor on Christina Applegate's misdiagnosis
Actress Christina Applegate revealed on Tuesday that her years-long battle with multiple sclerosis was not MS at all, and she was misdiagnosed. Dr. Marwa Kaisey, an associate professor at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Neurology, joins CBS News to discuss.
Christina Applegate reveals MS misdiagnoses
Christina Applegate shared on her podcast that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021.
From the archives: Teri Garr on living with MS
Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr, best known for her comic turns in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at age 79. In this "Sunday Morning" profile originally broadcast on December 4, 2005, Garr talked with correspondent Rita Braver about her autobiography, "Speedbumps"; how she advanced from dancing in the background of Elvis Presley movies to starring roles (she was, admittedly, up-front about lying on her resume); and how it became harder for her to find acting jobs following a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Actor Teri Garr dies at 79
Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.
After an MS diagnosis, this man started running marathons
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
Ancient DNA helps explain why this group has higher multiple sclerosis risk
The findings come from a huge project to compare modern DNA with that culled from ancient humans' teeth and bones.
Christina Applegate opens up about bad days with MS
"There are just certain things that people take for granted in their lives that I took for granted. Going down the stairs, carrying things—you can't do that anymore," she said.
Selma Blair on MS, memoir "Mean Baby"
Actor and author Selma Blair joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her memoir "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up," her MS diagnosis and the importance of disability visibility.
Christina Applegate makes first public appearance since MS diagnosis
More than a year after announcing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Christina Applegate accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – barefoot – with an emotional message to her friends and family.
Christina Applegate: "I wish I had paid attention" to early MS symptoms
The actress was diagnosed with the chronic autoimmune disease in 2021.
Christina Applegate getting ready for "first time out" since MS diagnosis
The Emmy Award-winning actor said she has an "important ceremony" coming up.
What is multiple sclerosis? Why MS is behind Selma Blair's "DWTS" departure
"There's just intensive bone trauma and inflammation among rips and tears," Blair said in a video announcing her departure from the show due to MS.
Selma Blair suddenly exits "Dancing with the Stars" after MRI results
Selma Blair wanted "one last gentle dance" before having to say goodbye to the competition – and it brought everyone to tears.
Christina Applegate says she has multiple sclerosis
"As one of my friends that has MS said 'we wake up and take the indicated action,'" Applegate tweeted. "And that's what I do."
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