Christina Applegate reveals daughter Sadie’s POTS diagnosis.
Christina Applegate has revealed some deeply personal news.
Her 13-year-old daughter, Sadie, has been diagnosed with POTS.
Christina’s MS diagnosis in 2021.
Applegate herself was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021.
This diagnosis has given Sadie a new understanding of her mom’s struggles.
Applegate’s fight for MS awareness.
The actress has been a vocal advocate for MS awareness.
She first noticed something was wrong in 2018 when filming “Dead to Me.”
Applegate’s battle with MS revealed.
Persistent fatigue and balance issues led to her MS diagnosis.
“I had to stop filming for a while,” she admitted.
Fans rally around Applegate post-diagnosis.
Her diagnosis brought a wave of support from fans and peers.
Now, her daughter’s diagnosis adds another layer to their story.
Sadie reveals POTS diagnosis on mom’s podcast.
Sadie shared her diagnosis on Applegate’s “MeSsy” podcast.
POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a chronic disorder.
Sadie battles rare blood circulation disorder.
It affects the autonomic nervous system and blood circulation.
Sadie’s revelation sheds light on a lesser-known condition.
“I have something called POTS,” Sadie explained.
“I have no clue what it actually is, but it’s something to do with the autonomic nervous system.”
Sadie’s dizzying symptoms of POTS.
“It affects my heart. When I stand up, I get really, really dizzy.”
“My legs get really weak, and I feel like I’m going to pass out.”
Symptoms include lightheadedness, brain fog, fatigue, and nausea.
Sadie’s journey with POTS has been challenging.
Christina’s emotional message to Sadie.
“I hate it for you, my darling. I really hate it for you,” Applegate said.
“I’m sad. But I love you and I know you’re going to be OK.”
Sadie’s symptoms dismissed for years.
Sadie has experienced her symptoms for a long time but was often dismissed.
She recalled frequent visits to the school nurse, feeling she was going to faint.
“In class, if I were to stand up then, I would be like, ‘I have to go to the nurse,’” she said.
Teachers often dismissed her symptoms as anxiety or avoidance.
“They were like, ‘You’re doing this to get out of class.’”
Sadie’s physical and emotional pain.
“Them not doing anything about it definitely hurt me physically and emotionally.”
The dismissal added to her physical and emotional burden.
Christina and Sadie’s shared experiences have brought them closer.
Applegate and Sadie raise POTS and MS awareness.
Together, they are raising awareness about POTS and MS.
Their story continues to inspire and educate many.