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Is It Possible To Be Diagnosed With MS At 51 Years Of Age?

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Is it possible to be dx with ms at 51years old? First mri of brain and spine neg in may. Free of burning sensation fron end of june to sept. Then burning sensation, electric shocks when I turn my head, numbness in leg and arm once. Blurred vision on and off, fatigue, confusion, forgetting what I am saying, misinterpert word's., a few times go tostand and it feels like someone is squeezeing me. Saw a different neuro and she put me on neurontin 3 times/day. Also did labs and scheduled a mri of brain and cervical. I have seen many web sites with people in their 50's
Wed, 25 Jan 2017
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Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Question : Is it possible to be diagnosed with MS at 51 years of age?
Answer : Yes. It is possible
Advice : Please don't read internet. You will get confused. Please consult your neurologist and do what he says

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Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Is It Possible To Be Diagnosed With MS At 51 Years Of Age?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Question : Is it possible to be diagnosed with MS at 51 years of age? Answer : Yes. It is possible Advice : Please don t read internet. You will get confused. Please consult your neurologist and do what he says Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.