Selma Blair has revealed that her multiple sclerosis symptoms date back to childhood, but it took 30 years for her to receive a proper diagnosis. Despite experiencing significant symptoms like loss of bladder control and mobility issues, her early warnings were dismissed by doctors and family. Blair pointed out a gender bias in medical responses, where boys with similar symptoms are investigated more seriously than girls. After finally being diagnosed, she expressed relief at feeling validated, sharing her experience of feeling different yet normal.
It took me 30 years to get an MRI. If you're a boy with those symptoms, you get an MRI. If you're a girl, you're called 'crazy'.
I felt like people thought it had to be some tragic thing, but I was like, 'No, you don't understand,' I was feeling tragic inside before.
I just did not understand how I was so different from people, but yet totally kind of fine-ish; I finally just felt seen.
Juvenile MS, a debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system by disrupting the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body.
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