Been here before

[zenhead]

i know i've been here before, but somehow drifted away. i was dx in 2003, left work in 2006 (?). obviously a long story. i am spms, married, two older kids (early 20s). i live in maine, so i'm interested to hear from other mainers. mostly i deal with isolation, mobility issues, boredom and fatigue (don't we all?) i am a photographer, tho i am far less active with it than i used to be. i also write a blog (i'll post the url as soon as i'm allowed to...) i'm open to chat about anything.

[tracibk]

sorry not from Maine but welcome back!!

[JerryD]

Hi and welcome back. I'm from the Philadelphia area. Don't be a stranger. Good luck

[Seasha]

It's nice to meet you, zenhead and welcome to the boards. I'm not from Maine either but lived there when I was a toddler - in Bangor. So glad you reached out to us and hope staying connected will help keep you from the isolation that many of us feel. It has helped me!

There are so many incredibly helpful people here sharing information and their experiences, so any questions you may have - just ask away!!

I also want to let you know that we don't allow email or blog addresses in posts or in our chat rooms. But you may put that information in your profile where all registered, logged-in members can see them. Go to your UserCP > Edit Details. Hope this helps

Take care and visit us often

[Coriander]

Been on hiatus too

I understand the sense of isolation, mobility issues, pain, on and on. I am just a crazy California person so there is a big continent between us unfortunately. I too am progressing and was medically retired in 2010.

I used to paint and draw but it is not something I even try now. I feel like my work mocks me and my loss of fine muscle control. Enough about me. I am glad you are back.

[zenhead]

thanks

thanks for your welcomes. corriander - yes, i am a photographer who doesn't take many pictures (due to isolation and lack of mobility), tried my hand at painting but didn't find it satisfying. your characterization that it "mocks you," is very apt.

[Bob698]

How about "used to be from Maine"?

I used to live up in "the county" but it was a bit of a nightmare getting DX'd and the symtoms weren't getting better.

Skipping the long story, I wound up here in Iowa. Found a great Doc and started treatment 5 years ago. There are some things I still miss but not as many as I thought I would.

[Strhuntrss]

Welcome back Bob!

Welcome back Bob!

Glad to see you were able to find a doctor that could help you!

I don't think I have had the pleasure of meeting you.

Im Strhuntrss from Punxsutawney, Pa (yes, Phil lives here, lol)

I have RRMS dx 2012. Limbo before that for 2 years.

I visited Maine on vacation, what a beautiful place.

Hope to see you on chat

[chloewood]

Newbie here. Welcome back to you.

[Sigsweetie1911]

Mainer here!

Hi! I have RRMS and I live in Maine. I would love to chat. Where in Maine are you?

[zenhead]

the way life should be

hey, sig. i live in north yarmouth, sort of out in the woods. or as near to out in the woods as one can get in north yarmouth. where are you?