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Yes, it's rare, but can you develop MS at 70 years old?

While multiple sclerosis (MS) most commonly manifests between the ages of 20 and 40, approximately 5% of all MS cases are diagnosed after age 50. Yes, it is entirely possible to develop MS at 70 years old, a condition referred to as very late-onset multiple sclerosis (VLOMS).

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