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Is 70 Too Old to Get MS? Understanding Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis

While multiple sclerosis (MS) is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, research shows that onset after age 50—known as late-onset MS (LOMS)—is occurring more frequently. Even though it is considered rare, it is indeed possible to get MS at age 70, a condition known as Very-Late-Onset MS (VLOMS).