By Caroline Craven, as told to Hallie Levine
I learned I had MS almost 20 years ago, in 2001. I was only 35, yet I couldn’t walk or see without assistance. Today, I’m thriving. It’s so important for patients with MS to know that their diagnosis is not a death sentence. With the proper treatments, the disease can be controlled, and you can continue to live your best life.
After my MS diagnosis, I had to reinvent my life. I had to give up my marketing career — I couldn’t work in an office 8 to 10 hours a day with my sensory…