United Kingdom, April 24 -- Christina Applegate had to wear diapers after she contracted a virus from a salad.

The 52-year-old actress - who was diagnosed with degenerative neurological condition multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2021 - was already unwell after contracting COVID-19, which led to a chest infection and her heart racing, when she woke up in a "pool of s***" and had to resort to the absorbent underwear to be more comfortable.

During an episode of the 'MeSsy' podcast, which the 'Bad Moms' star hosts with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, she said: "I'm gonna be gross. I woke up at three o'clock in the morning in a pool of s***.

"Didn't know it happened, and having MS at three o'clock in the morning and trying to change your sheets, it's not fun....