Yahoo News Selma Blair reveals her multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Selma Blair has revealed that she has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
The actress, who is known for film roles including Cecile in Cruel Intentions and Vivian in Legally Blonde, shared the news in an Instagram post – having quit Twitter over the summer – in which she praised her family, friends and colleagues for their support.
Posting a photo of herself at a costume fitting for new Netflix sci-fi show Another Life, she wrote: "The brilliant costumer #Allisaswanson not only designs the pieces #harperglass will wear on this new #Netflixshow , but she carefully gets my legs in my pants, pulls my tops over my head, buttons my coats and offers her shoulder to steady myself.
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"I have #multiplesclerosis . I am in an exacerbation. By the grace of the lord, and will power and the understanding producers at Netflix , I have a job. A wonderful job. I am disabled. I fall sometimes. I drop things. My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from a broken gps. But we are doing it ."
Multiple sclerosis (also known as MS) is a lifelong condition which can affect the brain and/or spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.
The actress continued to add that she was diagnosed on August 16, but added that she has "probably had this incurable disease for 15 years at least", and praised the "love and support" that her friends, including Cruel Intentions co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar, have given her in the months since.
"I am in the thick of it but I hope to give some hope to others," she added. "And even to myself. You can't get help unless you ask. It can be overwhelming in the beginning. You want to sleep. You always want to sleep. So I don't have answers."
She went on to urge people to help each other, writing: "I have MS and I am ok. But if you see me , dropping crap all over the street, feel free to help me pick it up. It takes a whole day for me alone. Thank you and may we all know good days amongst the challenges."
For more information about MS, as well as help and support, visit the MS Society.
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