Christina Applegate openly talked about the physical changes due to multiple sclerosis
21 august 2024 в 08:28
Christina Applegate, who has been experiencing symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) for some time, recently opened up about the physical changes caused by this progressive immune disorder.
During an episode of the podcast «MeSsy» on Tuesday, August 20, which she hosts with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate used a specific character from a children’s book to describe how her body has changed.
«I have no muscles in my legs, which I showed you», - said Applegate, 52, to Sigler. «I look like Humpty Dumpty. I have little weird legs, and then a big menopausal belly».
Sigler, 43, who was diagnosed with MS in 2001 at the age of 20, shared that the disorder forced her to become a «homebody», - significantly changing her previous active and athletic lifestyle.
«I was the most active, sporty — if everyone was playing sports, I was all in», - Sigler recalled. «If everyone was going for a walk, I was the first one out the door. That was me, that was my personality. That was my life. I always wanted to be doing something, be in motion, I was never home. Now I’m always home».
Applegate, on the other hand, admitted that she has always been more of a homebody, preferring the comfort of her bed. However, the progression of MS has made her even more reliant on staying at home.
«I like being home now because, well, I like being in bed, but I also don’t want to be in bed», - she said. «But as soon as I get out, I’m glad I did».
Applegate explained that her friends now understand her limitations and do not expect physically demanding activities, such as hikes. «It's not going to happen because I’m not in shape at all right now», - she said, adding that the lack of physical activity has made her feel atrophied, and even small efforts, like climbing a hill, seem overwhelming.
In line with the title of their podcast «I love it when people cancel», - Applegate mentioned that she asks her friends for «mercy» if she needs to «cancel right before» plans to meet.
MS is a disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, causing symptoms such as muscle stiffness and difficulty walking and speaking.
The star of movies «Anchorman», - «Married with Children», - and «Bad Moms» previously discussed her insecurities about aging and her appearance in an episode of the podcast on August 1
During an episode of the podcast «MeSsy» on Tuesday, August 20, which she hosts with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate used a specific character from a children’s book to describe how her body has changed.
«I have no muscles in my legs, which I showed you», - said Applegate, 52, to Sigler. «I look like Humpty Dumpty. I have little weird legs, and then a big menopausal belly».
Sigler, 43, who was diagnosed with MS in 2001 at the age of 20, shared that the disorder forced her to become a «homebody», - significantly changing her previous active and athletic lifestyle.
«I was the most active, sporty — if everyone was playing sports, I was all in», - Sigler recalled. «If everyone was going for a walk, I was the first one out the door. That was me, that was my personality. That was my life. I always wanted to be doing something, be in motion, I was never home. Now I’m always home».
Applegate, on the other hand, admitted that she has always been more of a homebody, preferring the comfort of her bed. However, the progression of MS has made her even more reliant on staying at home.
«I like being home now because, well, I like being in bed, but I also don’t want to be in bed», - she said. «But as soon as I get out, I’m glad I did».
Applegate explained that her friends now understand her limitations and do not expect physically demanding activities, such as hikes. «It's not going to happen because I’m not in shape at all right now», - she said, adding that the lack of physical activity has made her feel atrophied, and even small efforts, like climbing a hill, seem overwhelming.
In line with the title of their podcast «I love it when people cancel», - Applegate mentioned that she asks her friends for «mercy» if she needs to «cancel right before» plans to meet.
MS is a disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, causing symptoms such as muscle stiffness and difficulty walking and speaking.
The star of movies «Anchorman», - «Married with Children», - and «Bad Moms» previously discussed her insecurities about aging and her appearance in an episode of the podcast on August 1
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