Christina Applegate has spoken candidly about her struggles with multiple sclerosis upon turning 50.
The Dead to Me star took to Twitter earlier this week to share an emotional post to mark her recent birthday, and open up about her health battles.
Applegate first announced her diagnosis back in August and has since said that the ensuing journey has been "strange" and a "tough road."
"Yup. I turned 50 today. And I have MS. It’s been a hard one. Sending so much love to all of you this day. Many are hurting today, and I am thinking of you. May we find that strength to lift our heads up. Mine currently is on my pillow. But I try," Applegate wrote on Twitter, earlier this week.
Back on August 10, the actor shared that she had received an MS diagnosis. "Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some asshole blocks it," she wrote.
"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," Applegate continued.
According to the NHS, multiple sclerosis (MS), is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord. This may cause a wide array of symptoms, including issues with eyesight, sensation, balance, or limb movement.
In rare cases, the lifelong condition can cause a serious disability — though it can also be experienced mildly.
"In many cases, it's possible to treat symptoms. Average life expectancy is slightly reduced for people with MS," the NHS website reads. "It's most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s and 30s, although it can develop at any age. It's about 2 to 3 times more common in women than men."