Christina Applegate's Daughter Sadie Opens Up About POTS Diagnosis on 'MeSsy' Podcast
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- Sadie Grace, daughter of Christina Applegate, revealed her diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) on her mom's MeSsy podcast.
- POTS affects about 1 to 3 million people in the United States, causing symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, and a fast heart rate.
- Sadie shared that she often felt like she was going to pass out and went unconscious due to POTS.
- She recalled visiting the nurse multiple times a day in sixth grade but her symptoms were attributed to anxiety.
- Despite the challenges, Christina Applegate praised Sadie for openly sharing her condition and bringing awareness to POTS.
- POTS isn't life-threatening but can greatly interfere with daily life, managed with medications and lifestyle changes.
- “I hate it for you, my darling. I really hate it for you,” the actress said. “I’m sad. But I love you, and I know you’re going to be OK."
- The teenager also spoke about what it’s like living with a mother who has multiple sclerosis.
- Despite the difficulties, Applegate and Sadie share a strong bond, supporting each other through their health challenges.
- Sadie's openness about her health conditions highlights the importance of raising awareness and destigmatizing invisible illnesses.