@lisa27 

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lisa27

Late on in life. Newly diagnosed.

I’m new on here & although I’m in my late 40s I have recently been diagnosed with RRMS after suffering from a severe loss of balance that lasted about 8 weeks. I am currently taking Tecfidera which is good for me with just flushing being my only side effects. I have been told that most people have had it from a younger age . I cannot think of any earlier relapses in my life . Are there many people on here that have been diagnosed later on in life?
@Stumbler

Hi @lisa27 , MS is capable of all manner of manifestations and is different for everyone. Unfortunately, not all MS damage produces recognisable symptoms. It can progress in "stealth mode".

@Lea_Jeffreys

I was diagnosed with RRMS in 2009 when I was 43. I have been stable for the last 8 years. My medication has been changed as I had 3 relapses in the last 2 years.