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Selma Blair Shares Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis In Brave Instagram Post

"I want to play with my son again". - by Milly Haddrick
  • 22 Oct 2018
Selma Blair Shares Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis In Brave Instagram Post

Actress and activist Selma Blair (46) recently took to Instagram to reveal her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in a brave post. 

In a heartfelt message to her fans and followers, the Cruel Intentions star described the impact of the illness in her everyday life and the reality of living with MS.

“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.”

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I was in this wardrobe fitting two days ago. And I am in the deepest gratitude. So profound, it is, I have decided to share. The brilliant costumer #Allisaswanson not only designs the pieces #harperglass will wear on this new #Netflix show , 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. 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 . And I laugh and I don't know exactly what I will do precisely but I will do my best. Since my diagnosis at ten thirty pm on The night of August 16, I have had love and support from my friends , especially @jaime_king @sarahmgellar @realfreddieprinze @tarasubkoff @noah.d.newman . My producers #noreenhalpern who assured me that everyone has something. #chrisregina #aaronmartin and every crew member... thank you. I am in the thick of it but I hope to give some hope to others. 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. You see, I want to sleep. But I am a forthcoming person and I want my life to be full somehow. I want to play with my son again. I want to walk down the street and ride my horse. 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. And the biggest thanks to @elizberkley who forced me to see her brother #drjasonberkley who gave me this diagnosis after finding lesions on that mri. I have had symptoms for years but was never taken seriously until I fell down in front of him trying to sort out what I thought was a pinched nerve. I have probably had this incurable disease for 15 years at least. And I am relieved to at least know. And share. 🖤 my instagram family... you know who you are.

Blair continued, “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.”

In the post, the actress thanked her close friends and fellow 90’s stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr for their support, as well as sharing why she made the decision to go public.

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💕💕💕We have big smiles cause we were together at @pink concert 💕💕💕 and loved every minute. It was the most incredible show I have ever been to and my heart is still blown open by what this incredible woman and performer does on that stage and in her life. We love you Pink!! #friendsforever @sarahmgellar #sarahmichellegellar #pink #beautifultraumatour #theforum #devastatinglyamazing #happybirthdaywillow #momsnightout #losangeles #icon #ilovepink #phenom #secretsociety

“I am in the thick of it but I hope to give some hope to others…And even to myself. You can’t get help unless you ask.”

Incredibly it seems Blair has been living with MS for probably 15 years, having presented symptoms which had been ignored until she fell down in front of her friend's brother, who happens to be a doctor, and complained of severe neck pain. 

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Throwback Thursday to mid August. My neck pain was so severe I finally got an x Ray. Notice that straightened neck. We don't want that. #kyphosis #stenosis #degenerativediscdisease and this was just the beginning. Btw. Aren't x rays fascinating? Anyone have anything to add? This is fun #c4 #c5 #c6 smushed #aging #equestrian #whiplash It is also how you can eventually get that awful hump you sometimes see 😬 with age.

Expressing relief at her diagnosis Blair wrote: “I have probably had this incurable disease for 15 years at least. And I am relieved to at least know. And share.”

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Milly is a freelance journalist who devours all news, from the latest in Australian politics to Meghan and Harry's cutest couple moments. Milly is a devout tea enthusiast who's a firm believer in quality downtime, her weekends are usually spent exploring a new cafe with a nice cuppa and the crossword.

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