Christina Applegate Shares Heartbreaking MS Update: “My Body Is Falling Apart”

Christina Applegate’s recent MeSsy Podcast episode was a heart-wrenching one as she opened up about living with multiple sclerosis (MS). In an emotionally candid conversation with her co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who also battles MS, Applegate revealed that she no longer has strength in her legs and detailed some deeply personal insecurities that are starting to unfold.

Applegate shared that she can barely move for extended periods, let alone engage in rigorous physical activities, as they leave her breathless. Her heart muscles are deteriorating, prompting a fear of a potential heart attack whenever she is too active.

The 52-year-old actress confessed to Sigler that she feels unattractive amid her MS battle. She likened herself to Humpty Dumpty due to muscle atrophy in her lower extremities, resulting in tiny legs and a noticeable weight gain around her midsection, giving her what she described as a “weird-looking menopausal belly.”

Applegate now spends the majority of her time indoors and in bed, though she makes an effort to leave the house occasionally to avoid feeling stagnant. Sigler also shared her struggles, mentioning how she transitioned from being an athletic teenager to spending most of her time at home, unable to engage in vigorous activities.

Applegate’s condition has significantly impacted her social life and friendships. She often turns down invitations because she cannot meet the physical demands. To accommodate her needs, her friends have started planning activities that don’t require rigorous physical exertion.

She candidly admitted to sometimes canceling plans with her friends at the last minute because of sudden changes in how she feels. To prevent misunderstandings, Applegate communicates her condition and needs early on to any new friends. She has previously discussed the enormous guilt she feels for not being able to be more active in parenting her teenage daughter because she spends so much time in bed.

Christina Applegate’s openness about her journey grappling with MS paints a vivid picture of the daily struggles she faces. Despite her challenges, her determination to maintain a semblance of normalcy for herself and her family is profound.

Source: Particlenews