Christina Applegate reveals multiple sclerosis diagnosis

American actress and producer Christina Applegate has revealed she has multiple sclerosis.

The 49-year-old Emmy Award-winner known for her roles in “Married with Children” and “Dead to me” said in a tweet late Monday that she was diagnosed a few months ago and it has been a “tough road.”

“It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition,” wrote Applegate.

She added in a later post, “As one of my friends that has MS said “we wake up and take the indicated action”. And that’s what I do. So now I ask for privacy. As I go through this thing. Thank you xo.”

Multiple sclerosis – also known as MS – is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord.

There’s no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease, and manage symptoms.

Applegate has previously discussed her 2008 battle with breast cancer, after which she had a double mastectomy as well as her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed.