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Post by jacksfullofaces on Aug 24, 2012 10:50:11 GMT
Okay fellow members
We are enjoying our banter. I am popping on my moderator hat - does anyone have suggestions for topics which should be made sticky - primarily to give new members information
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Post by susan on Aug 24, 2012 11:10:28 GMT
I'll get me thinking cap on. I think the HRT section looks a bit bare and feel that many women who are new to menopause forums are looking for information on it.
But I'm mindful that there needs to be a balance between kind of giving factual information and not coming across as fanatical pushers of it as I think that can put some of the 50:50 ers off.
Even though I wax evangelical about it what it did for me, I think it's more about putting information in the public domain and letting intelligent women weigh it up for themselves.
I'll stop now and you can tell me if I am making sense or not?
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Aug 24, 2012 16:47:38 GMT
Lainey
That is a great idea I can definitely start putting something together and all experiences welcome
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Post by gobe on Aug 24, 2012 18:06:22 GMT
Maybe something about the changes our bodies will go through. It came as a complete surprise to me how the menopause would affect my body shape.
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Post by susan on Aug 24, 2012 21:47:54 GMT
Just to say I have agree with Jacks that I will try and write something that could be three or four stickies to go at the top of the HRT forum.
Just what preparations are currently available in the UK on the NHS and in private clinics.
Sorry I can't do this for other Country's although my gut feeling is that a lot of these products are International although some carry different names but for example Livial seems to be used all over the hormone prescribing world ( i just bought some in Spain in the chemist) so I hope the listings will be helpful.
Unfortunately I don't think I can do it till the middle of next week and I haven't quite settled on how I will list it. I'm mindful that individual forums don't need to many stickies at the top of the page as it can stop people posting fresh thread which are what keeps forums alive.
Just wanted you to know that I am happy to do my bit even though I can't commit to being a mod.
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Post by Robyn on Aug 25, 2012 6:29:27 GMT
I'm mindful that individual forums don't need to many stickies at the top of the page as it can stop people posting fresh thread which are what keeps forums alive. That's a good point Susan, and something that I'm a bit mindful of too. Unfortunately our sticky topics don't stand out as sticky topics as much as they do on other forums, so new threads that people post tend to look as if they are down the list a bit, and could get missed by newbies or guests. So I'm thinking that maybe we need a new section - one for the threads that are more "sticky" (which only staff members can add to, but of course if you want a topic added to that section you only have to ask) and another section for more general discussions on menopause. I shall put my thinking cap on and come up with something. |
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Post by Robyn on Aug 25, 2012 6:47:28 GMT
Okay, I've just created this new section called "Menopause FAQs". You will see that you won't be able to actually create any new threads here, because then it will just end up being another discussion section like the Support section. However, if you have a topic that you really want added here, you can create a thread in any of the other sections, and one of us (Pinky, Bex, Jacks or myself) can move it here.
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Post by stumpy on Aug 25, 2012 8:12:48 GMT
Anxiety...
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Post by Robyn on Aug 25, 2012 8:38:44 GMT
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Post by stumpy on Aug 25, 2012 8:58:52 GMT
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Post by gobe on Aug 29, 2012 18:56:08 GMT
Meno brain fog.
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Post by susan on Aug 29, 2012 19:00:04 GMT
I have actually managed to do something on currently available HRT 's but need to give it a final once over before I send it to Jacks to make into sticky info for the HRT forum, it's to give members and guests a vauge idea of what is out there etc
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Post by lilangel1 on Sept 5, 2012 11:22:21 GMT
I suffer from digestive problems and have developed some food intolerances ... is there a thread on this already or have I misssed it??
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Post by gobe on Sept 5, 2012 11:27:40 GMT
 lilangel1 I am sorry to hear about your digestive problems. I don't think there is a digestive problems thread but do feel free to start your own thread.
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Post by susan on Sept 5, 2012 11:48:52 GMT
from me as well. I dont think we have anything on food intolerances, but if you have any questions start a topic and we will come along and try our best. Dont know if these would be described as food intolerances as such, but now I am meno, I can barely tolerate alcohol, coffee or drinks like coke. I guess as one is a depressive and the others have stimulantes in them that goes some way towards explaining it. xxxx
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Post by stumpy on Sept 5, 2012 12:23:54 GMT
Hi Lilangel  Stumpy xx |
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Post by lilangel1 on Sept 5, 2012 20:12:35 GMT
Thanks everyone ... was so happy to stumble across this site ... I sat and cried while I read your posts. It was such a relief to know im not going mad. My doctor gave me a long list of possible menopause symptoms and lucky me Ive got them all...  am looking forward to working my way through the forum |
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Post by susan on Sept 5, 2012 20:21:07 GMT
Thanks everyone ... was so happy to stumble across this site ... I sat and cried while I read your posts. It was such a relief to know im not going mad. My doctor gave me a long list of possible menopause symptoms and lucky me Ive got them all... am looking forward to working my way through the forum Hi lilangel  Apparently there are 35 meno symptoms and perimenopause and post menopause seem to bring different things to different women. I know it sounds odd but when it all starts you can become convinced that you have some kind of weird disease(s) so I was sort of comforted when I found out it was meno and wasn't going round the bend. xxxx |
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Post by Robyn on Sept 5, 2012 22:42:16 GMT
Hi lilangel1
Why not make a post in our new members section, so we can all say a proper Hi to you. We'll certainly do our best to help you cope with your problems. Even just talking about things with other women who understand what meno is like really helps a lot.
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Sept 6, 2012 11:17:04 GMT
I suffer from digestive problems and have developed some food intolerances ... is there a thread on this already or have I misssed it?? Hi Liliangel Tell me what the problems are and I will see what suggestions I can offer. Jacks |
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Post by Robyn on Sept 7, 2012 5:20:07 GMT
I suffer from digestive problems and have developed some food intolerances ... is there a thread on this already or have I misssed it?? I've just added a topic in our FAQ section, so hopefully we can start a helpful discussion there to help with your problem.s |
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Oct 4, 2013 10:41:01 GMT
hi ally's all
Welcome to the forum.Your symptoms will start to improve over the next three months with flushes usually resolving the quickest sometimes within 24 hours.Re sex life are you suffering dryness or lack of libido.If the latter you might want to add testosterone to your hormones.Often hrt needs tweaking to get the best results.Which patches were you given and are you using vaginal cram
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am looking forward to working my way through the forum