Christina Applegate Talks Unbearable GI Issues Linked to MS
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Let's dive into the raw, honest chat that "Married... with Children" star Christina Applegate (53) had on her podcast, "MesSy." In the episode aired on March 18, she opened up about gastrointestinal troubles she believes are closely linked to her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) battle.
"I've been to the hospital a mind-numbing 30 times..."
Ever since her MS diagnosis four years back, Applegate claims she's visited the hospital a staggering 30 times due to gut-wrenching concerns like vomiting, diarrhea, and pain so intense it's hard to fathom. It's a shared nightmare she confessed to a listener named Kelly, who's been enduring these brutal gastrointestinal symptoms since her own MS diagnosis.
"This pain... unimaginable!"
This issue is crucial because, in the three years since her diagnosis, Applegate's hospital visits totaled an astounding 30. She's been exposed to endless medical tests, including heavy radiation from CT scans, all to no avail. Last month, she finally cracked the code — identifying a pattern.
Now, get this — MS can potentially hamper the smooth functioning of organs, leading to mobility issues. So, Applegate suggests talking to your doctor about these issues if you're an MS warrior too. Sometimes, she admitted, she's forced to vomit while dealing with bowel movements, leading to distressing pain. Her neurologist hasn't taken her complaints seriously, deeming it unlikely to be an MS symptom. But Applegate is undeterred; she's planning a colonoscopy. Kelly, the listener she mentioned, has Applegate worried. "We're not in the medical books," she says, "we're human beings."
Resources:
- PEOPLE: Applegate discusses her gastrointestinal issues on her podcast, citing their potential link to her MS.
- Healthline: Detailed information on bowel problems associated with MS, including frequent diarrhea, constipation, and incontinence.
- Christina Applegate, on her podcast "MesSy," shared her struggles with gastrointestinal issues that she believes are connected to her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, stating, "I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I can do this," while discussing symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and intense pain.
- Applegate revealed she has visited the hospital 30 times due to these issues, which are a significant problem for MS patients, as per her, because MS can affect the functioning of organs and lead to mobility issues.
- Undeterred by her neurologist's skepticism, Applegate is planning a colonoscopy to further investigate her gastrointestinal troubles, expressing her concern for other MS patients dealing with similar symptoms, stating, "We're human beings, not in the medical books."
