MS Doesn't Happen to "Old" People

By pippa

1 min read

After over two weeks in hospital when I was in my sixties... having strange symptoms... Different doctors coming up with possibilities, scratching their heads saying, "No way, it can't be MS at your age."

Finally, they had to agree and passed me onto the MS department.

When I was given the diagnosis, I felt relief. Having an answer why I had been falling so frequently, and years of odd symptoms.

So I'm here to say active/young old ladies also get MS.

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Erin Rush Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention user-id="4065403" username="pippa"/> ! Thank you so much for sharing! You are RIGHT! While there is a window of years where MS is more commonly diagnosed (30 to 64), it can be diagnosed at almost any age. And I know that many of our members have described that feeling of relief when they FINALLY have an answer as to what has been going on with their bodies for weeks/months/years. I appreciate you taking the time to share a bit of your story with the community. It's good to remember that MS can strike at almost any age. Best, Erin, <a href='https://multiplesclerosis.net' target='_blank'>MultipleSclerosis.net</a> Team Member
soup Member
I wasn't diagnosed until 2013, when I was 54! And I believe I had symptoms for maybe 8 years prior, so nothing until I was well into my 40s. My grandmother had MS, and I believe it is genetic. Hence my getting it, albeit later than many or most.
f5hwo4 Member
I was diagnosed when I was 55 but I had symptoms since I was in my 20's. My GP wouldn't write me a referral to get testing done. I had two aunts who had MS and many other members of the family who had ALS Potter
craig-calif Member
I am 71 and was diagnosed 3 years ago with ppms . I have had different symptoms for about 25 years. Use a cane or walker depending on the distance. Right arm and leg do not function very well ( heavy and foot drag with right foot and leg. among other issues. I am taking Ovrevus infusions every 6 months. I have been reading this site since diagnoses. I have learned a lot and try to educate as many people as possible. Best Wishes to every one as we all deal with different levels of MS. Craig
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Thank you for pointing out that old people get MS too. By reading MS articles you would think that everyone with MS is 30 something. I was diagnosed at age 70 and am now 73.