The American actress, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, reveals the shocking consequences of contracting an intestinal infection after consuming a salad contaminated with feces.
Christina Applegate, known for her roles in series such as Married… with Children and Dead to Melaunched into the world of podcasting in March with MeSsya production he shares with the actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Both artists, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (EM), openly address their personal challenges in this space.
Applegate, who received her diagnosis in 2021, had health complications after contracting COVID-19 during confinement. She experienced a chest infection with alarming symptoms, including episodes of sudden heart racing.
Why did Christina Applegate wear diapers?
The problems worsened when Christina woke up one night to find her bed covered in fecal matter. This was the result of a acute gastroenteritis caused by sapovirus, a pathogen that is spread through ingestion of contaminated excrement. “I didn’t know what was happening, and having EM at 3 a.m. and trying to change the sheets is not fun,” he revealed.
Applegate suspects that he contracted the disease by consuming a salad from his “trusted” restaurant. “Another person’s feces entered my mouth and I ate them (…) she was evacuating for a few days to the point of being dizzy. “She was so sick that she couldn’t eat or do anything,” she said.
The illness led her to experience severe episodes of diarrhea and dizziness for several days, leaving her unable to eat or perform daily activities. However, this experience, which she narrated with some laughter, helped her adapt to the frequent use of diapers due to the limitations that she faces as a result of EM. “I’m wearing diapers”, he concluded.
Christina Applegate’s fight against MS
Since he made his diagnosis public, Christina Applegate has shared details about his life and fight against multiple sclerosis. Despite her challenges, she has expressed deep gratitude for the support she received.
Applegate was applauded at the 2024 Emmy Awards, where she took the stage with a cane to present an award. Although she was overwhelmed by the public’s reaction, she appreciated their support and recognition of her sense of humor amid the circumstances.
