"I didn't know what was happening to me," Applegate said."I couldn't walk. They had to use a wheelchair to get me to set. I was freaking out, until someone was like 'you need me an MRI.' And then, I found out on a Monday after work that I had MS, a disease that I am going to have for the rest of my life."
Looking back after her diagnosis, Applegate said that she began having symptoms at least four years ago, but didn't know what it was.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.She remembers her leg feeling weak and then feeling tired on set for years. In the beginning, Applegate said her symptoms were minor, and not everyone who has a weak leg will be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but it is important to be aware.
"Can I say that it sucked balls," she said of her experience dealing with her diagnosis while shooting.
Damn, another celebrity neurological disorder…WTF is going on?
She did an amazing job.