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Following Christina Applegate’s humorous reference to her health condition at the Emmys, it is crucial to remain vigilant for any potential early symptoms.
The actor from “Dead To Me” displayed evident emotions as she graced the stage with a cane to present the initial Emmy Award at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles last night, January 15th.
At 52 years old, renowned for her roles in “Married…With Children” and “Samantha Who?,” she joined host Anthony Anderson to announce the opening award of the night, ‘Supporting Actress in a Comedy,’ ultimately awarded to Ayo Edebiri for “The Bear.”
An overwhelmed Christina Applegate made a joke about the irony of her condition after getting a standing ovation at the 75th Emmy Awards. Credit: FOX
As the audience rose from their seats to applaud, the actor playfully remarked that their standing ovation was a subtle way of poking fun at her multiple sclerosis (MS) disability.
Expressing gratitude, she stated, “Thank you so much,” followed by a jesting comment, “Oh my god, you’re totally shaming me with disability by standing up. It’s fine.”
In a interview last year, Applegate candidly discussed her ongoing struggle with MS, acknowledging, “It’s never a good day.”
Speaking to Good Morning America, she shared, “You can fall, you can slip, your legs can buckle,” emphasizing the challenges she faces. She added, “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.”
The Dead To Me actor was reduced to tears as she took to the stage with a cane to present the first Emmy Award at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Credit: FOX
As per the NHS, “Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition impacting the brain and spinal cord, giving rise to various potential symptoms such as issues with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation, or balance.”
It is a persistent condition that may occasionally result in significant impairment, although it can sometimes manifest as a milder form.
Symptom management is often feasible in numerous instances. Individuals with MS may experience a slightly diminished average life expectancy.
Most frequently, it is diagnosed in individuals during their 20s, 30s, and 40s, although it has the potential to emerge at any age.
It occurs approximately 2 to 3 times more frequently in women than in men. MS stands as one of the prevalent contributors to disability among younger adults.
Neurologist Dr. Paige Sutton, specializing in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at OhioHealth, has disclosed the key warning signs to be vigilant for.
Christina Applegate has been very open about her condition. Credit: Amy Sussman/WireImage
Relapses are usually evident, characterized by new and enduring neurological symptoms persisting for over 24 hours.
Indications may encompass vision loss or blurred vision in a single eye, one-sided facial pain or numbness, vertigo, recent onset of weakness, or sensory alterations affecting one side or both legs, including difficulties in walking.
In the event of a ‘pseudo-relapse,’ where symptoms worsen, the doctor advises patients to promptly inform their healthcare provider about any emerging or exacerbating symptoms.
