new format - I'm confused!

Hi Beev,

Like you, I am finding this new format very hard to get used to...it took me ages to realize that others were probably having the same problem and that you all hadn't just disappeared !!!

I can't seem to find emotions either, nor can I find the way we used to be able to PM each other. Maybe it is just me, but I do think the old forum was far more user friendly......we folk with "medication brain" don't cope well with change !!!!

Love to all who have managed to get the site working.

Pauline.

Hi Beev and Dublin,

Yes, everyone here is confused and not too happy with this new and "improved?" software. I understand that the emoticons and PM (private messaging) are at the top of the request list for improvements. Also, the search function doesn't work properly (at least I can't find anything).

I hope they come with a better choice of symbols, pictures or avatars for each poster. These colored snowflakes look really weird, but that's minor I suppose.

Beev, glad to hear you're doing okay on 2.5. :^)

Hi Beev

Yes, it has been a confusing time and no we all wish the old site was back - but that is not going to happen. We are finding each other and the postings, so we will be able to help out as best we can at present.

Must have a look on the home page and see if there are some instructions on how to use the site.

Take is very slowly with the reductions it is best.ESR can go up and down for all sorts of reasons, like colds, infections etc. It is only a guideline to tell us that something is going on. So don't worry too much about it varying - it is how you feel - that is the important bit.

Hi Beev,

We're still here, even if we are tearing our hair out!! And now, just when I thought I'd cracked it - changed my password from the automatically generated 'suitable for MI5' one to my own, memorable one, got used to the awful colours, the strange set-up etc. etc. - I now find they want me to sign in everytime I read a post and want to reply. I then can't see the post I'm replying to and have to rely on memory (and we all know what a bad idea that is when you're on steroids!!). Anyway Beev, great to be back in contact and thrilled that you're feeling well. Take care and hopefully this site will resume to normal ASAP.

Love from Lizzie Ellen xxx

Ah ha! A box has now appeared at the bottom of this post and I can read everything. So why wasn't that there just now? Emoticons, one with angry red face, where are you? Please come back.

Love from Lizzie xxx

Hi Lizzie,

I noticed that the text box does not appear below a discussion thread if you're not signed in. Once you sign in and then read a post, the box will be offered. That's at least the way I see it. But it's frustrating still because I have to log in each and every time. The forum software does not remember me... and my browser is set to accept cookies. Some others are having similar problems, but it may depend on what browser you use. I use FF (FireFox), version 9. I've given up on IE a few years ago. I did try the forum with iPad and it will remember me and that I've signed in, so looks to me like a browser support issue. (iPads use Safari browser).

All for now.

Hi Lizzie, sorry to hear you are having problems adjusting to the new layout. We have added a guide to the new layout here if it helps: http://www.slideshare.net/Patient-co-uk/guide-to-the-new-forums

Also - quick tip - from the discussion forums homepage, log in and if you click the tab 'My Discussions' you will see the threads you have posted or replied in. A nice shortcut to get to your posts.

Hope this helps,

Thanks

Ben

OK Rick, thanks. I've tried what you suggested and apart from having to then trawl through some very complicated sounding medical conditions I managed to find Beev's original post. This really isn't doing my poor brain much good (actually, it may actually be doing it a lot of good, rustle a few cells that have been snoozing!). Is this my excuse to finally go out and buy myself a much longed for iPad? Just so I don't have to keep signing in? Yeh! Sounds like a plan. Sorry Beev, we seem to have hijacked your original post, but is lovely to know that most of us have found our way back.

Love from Lizzie Ellen xxx

Hi Lizzie Ellen, Rick F, Mrs K et al

Well, I'm just going to have more of the red stuff - will do my brain much more good!

Beev

Hello Beev

I'm sorry to hear that you've had to increase to 2.5 daily but It isn't at all surprising especially with all the stress you have experienced with other problems such as the water infections requiring several courses of antibiotics, etc. Good luck with the latest blood test results and do hope you are feeling more comfortable back at 2.5 daily.

A small miracle that we're all finding each other. When the new dedicated forum was first set up last year, my preference was the Pat.Exp site - my preference has now changed!!! I would love to know the reason for the change in the first place. However, I'm prepared to be patient and wait and see if at least some of the original items return: ie I would like to be able to see the post I am replying to; I would like the emoticoms back; and I would like to be able to reply to posts without having to log in each time etc.

MrsO

Hi to all.........I've just managed to hack my way in here and like most of us am finding this new layout very frustrating and confusing, in fact I am totally confuddled now.

Maybe practice will make perfect?

Nefret

And a few grey hairs along the way!!!!

MrsO

Nefret

And a few grey hairs along the way!!!!

MrsO

Nefret

And a few grey hairs along the way!!!!

MrsO

Oooops - so sorry!