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[sammysue]

Hi. My name is Sue and was diagnosed with MS last October. Rather unusual since I am 64 years old. I am still learning. My Neuro doctor really doesn't have much to say. Anyway I am a grandmother and wife to a wonderful man who has diabetes. It has been difficult to deal with and accept everything with the unknown probably the most difficult. I also have an adorable Maltese named JoJo. He's our baby. We've had him almost 5 years now. Hoping to learn some things here and just share some experiences.

[Seasha]

Hi Sue and welcome to MSWorld!! It's nice to meet you - especially since we are the same age - well, I'm days away from 64

It is not completely rare to be dx at your age. There are some here that were also diagnosed at a later age! Many of us had symptoms for many years before the formal dx.

I used to have a Maltese-Poodle mix that lived to be 19! Cute little white cuddly dog. I still miss her after 11 years.

Hope things are going well with you. You've come to a good place with lots of caring people here. Great information too - so if you have questions, ask away!

Wishing you wellness

[sammysue]

Thank you

What a warm welcome and so much appreciated! Wow...your doggy lived a nice long life! I too had symptoms for a long time but never knew what it was. Was actually diagnosed with fibromyalgia years ago. Do have questions but will save those for a little later. Thank you again for the warm welcome!

[CaroleL]

Hello and Welcome Sue!

[Tia1]

Hello!

Everything about MS is unusual to me.

[sammysue]

Thank you

I appreciate the warm welcome. Have a Blessed day!

[Min]

Diagnosed at 64

Hello Sue

I too was diagnosed at 64 with SPMS, had the symptoms for many years but no one connected the dots. If I felt dizzy for days(or weeks) I always had a virus. If I had chest pains,the so called MS Hug, I just had inflammation of the rib cage and cramps in the legs and buttocks were "just cramps" so said the Doctor!!!

Finally got diagnosed after a bout of ON and an MRI ordered by the eye specialist, who told me I had MS before I saw the Neuro, still can't see properly out of my left eye.

Anyway just want to let you know I am still able to move around, all be it at a drunken weaving walk and can do most things, with limitations of course.

I am now 72 so I am doing very well and as everyone always says"you look good"!! You get that a lot even though you feel rotten and in pain, I call that look my mask.

I have not had any DMDs ever, just medication for the symptoms.

Have you been diagnosed RRMS, if so I expect you will be offered DMDs.

All the best for now, keep us informed as to to your progress.

Min

[sammysue]

on rebif

Thanks for your post! I am on rebif. Not liking that too much. Wishing for a pill. So good to hear you are doing pretty good at 72! Can't help but wonder about the "future" sometimes although I am working on "one day at a time". My husband has diabetes so we are a real pair! I actually worry more about him more than me! It has just been quite overwhelming but doing better than I was. Helps sometimes to share with others that understand. I do understand about the "mask"! Have a very Blessed day!