I'm 41 years old, female. I have only had one or two MS episodes in my life. I cannot make any prognostic remarks from the scant information that you have supplied me. My main suggestion to the newly diagnosed patient is to join one of the support groups offered by a local multiple sclerosis support organization. These are located in every large city and most large communities and are ongoing projects.
Participants share their emotional and informational concerns in an accepting atmosphere.
Spouses and significant others should attend as well. Many of my patients have clearly benefited from their participation in these groups. In some cases, close friendships form that survive beyond the ten-session lifespan of the group. Even though my Internet search has provided the information that each person can exhibit their own combination of symptoms, very little has been said about an older victim. As a general rule, onset of MS in the 5th decade is more likely to be associated with a progressive course.