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Yes, you can be diagnosed with MS at age 63, though it's considered very late-onset MS (LOMS). While less common, MS diagnosis after age 60 accounts for about 1% of all MS cases. The average age range for LOMS is between 53 and 67 years old.

Late-onset MS has some unique characteristics
• More common in men (unlike Show Full Answer

Yes, you can be diagnosed with MS at age 63, though it's considered very late-onset MS (LOMS). While less common, MS diagnosis after age 60 accounts for about 1% of all MS cases. The average age range for LOMS is between 53 and 67 years old.

Late-onset MS has some unique characteristics:
• More common in men (unlike typical MS which affects more women)
• May involve more pronounced cognitive symptoms
• Can include more noticeable vision problems and motor dysfunction
• May have additional age-related health conditions that affect treatment There is some encouraging news for older adults with MS. Research suggests that older individuals often develop better coping mechanisms and wisdom in managing their condition. Some studies have found that older people with MS report higher levels of well-being and lower levels of depression compared to younger age groups.

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