My neurologist took me off treatment when I turned 65 as was showing no more lesions and was staying stable. He too said they are not as effective on seniors. I get along ok without them so far except the fatigue ,anxiety , cognitive issues is worse but then I am 74 now so those things happen at my age anyway. He told me that many side effects from treatment are harder on old bodies. I eat , drink whats healthy, do herbal things that help with inflammation & excercises & walk as much as I can each day. It all has helped me. I do have junk food at times but not often. You take care.

I took myself off of Copaxone & have had NO exacerbations for over 13 yrs. My MRIs also showed unremarkable changes: meaning no new lesions either. I still have balance issues, some fatigue, & intermittent sleeping issues. I take antidepressants & Lexapro for anxiety. I'm 68 years young. I consider myself lucky & blessed! Good luck to all the MS Warriors around the globe. I hope you have a pleasant day. 🦋

No! I’m turning 70 in a couple months and my med is still keeping symptoms away. I take tecfidera

Thank you for your reply!! It sets my mind at ease to know your doctor said the same things mine said. I’ve been off the medication for about 3 years, I’m 73. I am having much more fatigue and balance issues and pain. But like you say that’s going to come with age. The cognitive fog bothers me more than anything though. I am also trying to follow a healthier lifestyle now too.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and healthy holidays!!

Good for you, TommyMcDonnel! Remember no two people have the same symptoms: we're all unique. Recently, I was involved in a head-on collision: broken shoulder, broken ribs, 15 stitches, terrible concussion & yet NO MS
exacerbation. Lucky & blessed I am by the grace of God. I wish the same for you and all the MS Warriors all over the world.