Applegate revealed her MS diagnosis in 2021. Actress Selma Blair opened up to British Vogue about living with multiple sclerosis -- as well as how she helped pave the way for her friend, actress Christina Applegate, who was more recently diagnosed with the disease.

How is Christina Applegate doing today?

For now, Applegate is keeping busy developing Hollywood projects behind the scenes. The Emmy winner has signed on to voice a role in a project she described as “one of the coolest things I've ever done.” She's also launching a podcast with a friend who also has MS.

What female actress just diagnosed with MS?

The emotional ceremony marked Christina Applegate's return to the spotlight following her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, which she publicly revealed in August 2021.

Can Christina Applegate still walk?

"This is the first time anyone's going to see me the way I am," she told The New York Times. "I put on 40 pounds; I can't walk without a cane. I want people to know that I am very aware of all of that."

What celebrity had multiple sclerosis?

Celebrities with MS

Among them are actress Selma Blair, metal singer Ozzy's son Jack Osbourne, country artist Clay Walker, and TV personality Montel Williams. They share their stories of having MS and how they have contributed to bringing awareness and finding a cure.

Selma Blair Talks Motherhood, Multiple Sclerosis, Alcohol Addiction

What famous person died of multiple sclerosis?

Last week, it was reported that Don Van Vliet, otherwise know by his rock legend persona Captain Beefheart (shown on the cover of Rolling Stone, May 1970) passed away at the age of 69 from complications of MS after many years with the disease.

What age did Christina Applegate get MS?

MS most commonly strikes between ages 20 to 40, meaning Applegate's diagnosis at age 49 is later than most.

What is multiple sclerosis life expectancy?

MS itself is rarely fatal, but complications may arise from severe MS, such as chest or bladder infections, or swallowing difficulties. The average life expectancy for people with MS is around 5 to 10 years lower than average, and this gap appears to be getting smaller all the time.

What singer was diagnosed with MS?

Singer-songwriter Victoria Williams' MS diagnosis led to a source of support for others. In 1993, her musical friends, including Lou Reed and Pearl Jam, recorded the album, Sweet Relief, to raise money for her medical bills. She then founded the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to help others with health problems.

What country singer has multiple sclerosis?

This week we meet Clay Walker. As a teenager, he dreamed of being a country music star. A few years later, he topped the country music charts for the first time; soon he was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. But Walker didn't let this chronic disease slow his career down.

What causes multiple sclerosis in females?

The basic cause of MS has yet to be discovered. The disease has been linked to a number of risk factors, including smoking and stress. But more studies are also pointing to the roles of female hormones, vitamin D, inflammation and even obesity.

How do you prevent MS?

What causes multiple sclerosis?

The cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown. It's considered an immune mediated disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own tissues. In the case of MS , this immune system malfunction destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin).

Is Christina Applegate still married?

All About Martyn LeNoble. After nearly a decade of marriage, Christina Applegate and her Dutch husband Martyn LeNoble still keep their relationship fairly private.

What were your first symptoms of MS?

What is the youngest age for multiple sclerosis?

The youngest age of onset of MS in the medical literature is 2 years but the majority of children are diagnosed in their early teens. In 3 to 5 percent of cases, MS onset is before age 16; an onset before 10 years of age is extremely uncommon, with a reported incidence of 0.2 to 0.7 percent.

Can you live to old age with MS?

Approximately 90% of people with MS now in their 20s may live into their 70s. Their quality of life as an older adult will be impacted by what we learn today. Currently, approximately a quarter of people with MS are mature adults over 65 years old.

What foods cause MS flare ups?

In addition to recommending specific foods, these meal plans cautioned against a number of supposed MS triggers, including dairy foods, gluten, saturated fat, and refined sugar. Unfortunately, there's little evidence that following any of these restrictive diets will improve your symptoms.

Why do you lose your hair with MS?

Hair loss is also relatively commonly observed in patients with MS who receive immunosuppressive agents,^3,4 which is thought to be a consequence of toxicity to the hair follicle. The fact that the patient's alopecia was partial, localized, and fully reversible would argue against a similar underlying mechanism with GA.

Does MS show up in blood work?

While there is no definitive blood test for MS, blood tests can rule out other conditions that cause symptoms similar to those of MS, including lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, some infections and rare hereditary diseases.

Why did Christina Applegate quit acting?

Film, TV, and entertainment industry news. Plus, every Friday, a special Awards Insider edition. It's hard not to look at that scene as another goodbye, with Applegate now saying she may leave behind acting on camera because of the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis.

Was Christina Applegate diagnosed with MS during filming?

While filming in 2021, Applegate began experiencing leg pain and tremors, which eventually led to her MS diagnosis.

Does Christina Applegate have a child?

Sadie Grace was born on Jan. 27, 2011, in L.A. to Applegate and LeNoble, who were engaged at the time. During her pregnancy, Applegate told PEOPLE she was going to be "a little bit hippie and a little bit Type A" as a mother.