Selma Blair shares why she's not afraid of MS, despite brutal symptoms
foxnews.comSelma Blair is doing her best to not let her multiple sclerosis diagnosis stop her from living her life. "I don’t live in fear of this condition at all," she told "Today." The actress first shared she'd been diagnosed with the disease, which causes the immune system to attack the protective covering of nerve fibers and impacts communication between the brain and the body, in 2018.
She has been in remission since 2021, when she underwent stem cell transplantation to treat the condition. The "Legally Blonde" star also shared that she struggles with many symptoms, including fatigue, speech impairment, and movement and balance issues. "I still have symptoms.
I do not have the absolute weakness that I had for a long time, and if I focus on something really truly and I’m awake, I can correct it.
But often, it just takes a lot of energy," Blair said. Among her issues, Blair described struggling to adjust to walking every time she stands, experiencing flare-ups from sun exposure, and having her appetite impacted.
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