Linda
Linda in Sorrento, BC, is proud to claim that since her 1990 diagnosis she has tackled her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and literally turned her life around - for that, she thanks her very determined mental attitude and the help of COPAXONE® therapy.
“I turned the ignition over just as my radio was blaring Elton John’s hit song, ‘I’m Still Standing’. I found myself singing along through my tears that I too was “still standing” and with resolve, I could remain standing for many years to come!”
In 1995, the medical complications of Betaseron forced my neurologist to take me off the therapy; I remained optimistic. When my neurologist first discussed COPAXONE® therapy with me, she helped me view this new option as a way to possibly limit future disability.
Within 3 months of beginning my COPAXONE® therapy in 1998, I stopped using walking aids completely. Within a year I sold my cane, my 4-wheeled walker and my wheelchair! Ten years later, I am not only ‘still-standing’ but I am standing as a professional once again as a full-time college instructor for almost 5 years now!
I believe that my recovery has many facets, each of which boosted the others as I have journeyed toward ‘MS Wellness’ over the years. Mental attitude is one of the biggest hurdles. COPAXONE® gave me something nothing else had done in the past, a positive action that I could perform every day.
MS might be a part of my life, but it will never own me! I will remain firm and continually inspired to do the best I can as I continue my journey to MS Wellness.”
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