On the star's 'MeSsy'podcast, the actress' 13-year-old daughter Sadie LeNoble reveals that she has been diagnosed with a debilitating health condition, POTS.
- Jun 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - Christina Applegate's daughter, Sadie LeNoble, has been diagnosed with a debilitating health condition, POTS, which has given her a newfound understanding of her mother's struggles with multiple sclerosis.
On Applegate's "MeSsy" podcast, Sadie revealed her diagnosis, describing symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, and fainting. The 13-year-old has been living with the condition for a long time but was often dismissed by others, causing her emotional distress.
Applegate admitted to feeling guilty for not recognizing her daughter's symptoms earlier. She shared that Sadie's diagnosis has helped her understand the struggles she faces with MS.
"I feel like if I didn't have this thing, it would be a lot harder to understand what my mom's going through," Sadie said. "When my mom's like, 'Oh, I'm kind of in pain right now. Oh, I'm having tremors.' If I didn't have this, I probably would be like, 'I don't really care. I don't know what you're talking about.' "
Applegate, who has been candid about her own MS diagnosis, expressed her love and support for her daughter. She praised Sadie for raising awareness about POTS and for being strong in the face of adversity.
POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a chronic disorder that affects the autonomic nervous system and blood circulation. It causes an increase in heart rate when transitioning from sitting or lying down to standing up. Symptoms include lightheadedness, fatigue, nausea, and fainting.
