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When prognosis says 'progression' do new symptoms arrive or does it mean symptoms you already have get worse, I'm 73, does that affect too?

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Bulls New Zealand
September 29, 2025
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A MyMSTeam Member

Aisling I realize you're worried about progressing, a very real situation for all of us I suppose, I'm certainly feeling very insecure, wobbling about, it's getting worrisome for my friends too, they're reminding when to go home and rest!
Do please share with me/us the information and hopefully assistance your neurological physio is giving you to help, I hope she/he is really understanding, caring and informative for you.
Hope you having a good day, 😌💕

October 5, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you @A MyMSTeam Member for that info you sent, I hadn't read that one. I'm younger than a lot of you (55) but I'm very determined to adapt and do the best I can. I would say 'balance' (or lack of it) is my biggest problem

September 29, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

I'm 71. A lot of my symptoms have worsened but not necessarily because of MS. My most recent MRI showed no new or active lesions. It's been that way since 2018. But the MRI did show arthritic changes. Most of the changes in my symptoms are a result of just getting older and arthritis. I do discuss my symptoms with my neurologist and my primary care dr..

September 29, 2025
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MS progression can involve both new symptoms appearing and existing symptoms becoming more severe. There are actually different types of progression patterns:

• Inactive without progression - Symptoms remain stable without worsening
• Active without progression - New symptoms may develop but disability level stays the same
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MS progression can involve both new symptoms appearing and existing symptoms becoming more severe. There are actually different types of progression patterns:

• Inactive without progression - Symptoms remain stable without worsening
• Active without progression - New symptoms may develop but disability level stays the same
• Active with progression - Both new symptoms appear and disability increases
• Inactive with progression - No new symptoms but disability increases Age is an important factor in MS progression. Being older at diagnosis typically means having a progressive form of MS rather than relapsing-remitting. Disease-modifying treatments may be less effective in older adults due to natural changes in the immune system and brain aging. However, working closely with your healthcare provider to create a personalized treatment plan can help manage progression and improve outcomes.

September 29, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

Will do thanks Heather.

October 6, 2025

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