What is and isn't acceptable on this board.

Ted_Hutchinson

While it is clearly the site policy not to use this forum to offer actual medical advice because questions are raised it seems only polite to direct the posters to sources of information which are available online or to provide examples of experiences relevant to the question which may be helpful but which aren't regarded as "medical advice" but simply the experience of some with a relevant experience.
In my view being able to set out the issues in print, see what help may be available and consider the experiences of others with similar problems can provide a sufficient level of knowledge to enable the reader to understand the problem more fully and thus be able to ask their medical adviser the right questions and understand the implications of the answers they are given.
In order to take full advantage of the NHS you have to understand what may be available in a particular circumstance and what may be needed. Discussing these problems in a NON-medical but health related forum may indeed prove useful and provide the knowledge necessary to utilise the NHS in the most cost effective manner.

Sofa_Sogood

Catseyez wrote:

I can't see why people don't go to medical sites to get information about their conditions. Martin has asked that people stick to topics about "health money saving" so surely this isn't the place to discuss such matters.

Might seem strange but not everyone understands how to 'Google' for something. I didn't for long enough, and I'm certain a few others here won't either, so maybe if they only use one forum, this one, (as I do now), it seems like the obvious place to ask?

It's just an observation by the way. I'd never give advice about medical issues unless I was certain about what I was talking about.

Personally, I can't see how gambling is a money saving topic but it has it's own forum here? Which is good IMO, because at least people that do gamble have a place to ask questions of other gamblers.

In the short time I've been here the place has changed immensely, but I can't see a problem unless it's against the rules or bad advice is given without question. If nothing else, a health problem can be redirected somewhere else, better equipped etc, but at least redirected by people that use this forum?

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blossom30

Hi, I was a bit bewildered when my post for cold remedies was removed, now I ask you how can a wee bit of garlic or honey hurt anyone. I can appreciate if my post asked for help in trying to cure an infectious disease or some other serious ailment, I'm hardly going to request help from this website on something so serious anyway, but come on cold /flu remedies!!!

Savvy_Sue

shrewdal wrote:

Hi, I was a bit bewildered when my post for cold remedies was removed, now I ask you how can a wee bit of garlic or honey hurt anyone.

vampires? :rotfl:

Seriously, it HAS to be a blanket ban IMO because otherwise where do you draw the line? I didn't see your post, and sometimes it's frustrating when a post is locked before someone's pointed to an obvious organisation which could offer help, advice and support. But those are the rules, and it helps if we all stick to them.

V_Chic_Chick

Does this apply to animal health? I know I have saved myself and others a pretty penny by being able to give out diagnosis and the appropriate treatment for chickens, but on other boards.

I just spent £65 vets bills (including consultation, examination under general anaesthetic and antibiotics) on a £10 chicken which the vet says probably won't live more than a few weeks anyway , but that was the first time I had set foot in a vet's in 18 months, due to knowing my stuff, and being able to treat it myself, often with the help of others on the other forum.

I am also accutely aware that chicken owners are often not prepared/cannot afford to take them to the vet, so forums are often the best way for their owners to give them treatment.

black-saturn

shrewdal wrote:

Hi, I was a bit bewildered when my post for cold remedies was removed, now I ask you how can a wee bit of garlic or honey hurt anyone. I can appreciate if my post asked for help in trying to cure an infectious disease or some other serious ailment, I'm hardly going to request help from this website on something so serious anyway, but come on cold /flu remedies!!!

I was the person who asked for cold remedies. I was amazed it was removed when the advice was to have a hot bath and a hot drink. Thanks for that, I wouldnt have had a bath unless I'd read it on this board :rolleyes:

Agutka

I was only looking on here for sympathy, not MSE, I know, but just wanted to find I was not alone. And I found someone who made me feel better. That thread is locked now, and any sympathy held within gone. I don't want to find a different forum for every aspect of my life, I like it here. Is it not possible to have a board, by special application only, where people must sign an agreement, where we can discuss our experiences?

Edinburghlass_2

Agutka wrote:

I was only looking on here for sympathy, not MSE, I know, but just wanted to find I was not alone. And I found someone who made me feel better. That thread is locked now, and any sympathy held within gone. I don't want to find a different forum for every aspect of my life, I like it here. Is it not possible to have a board, by special application only, where people must sign an agreement, where we can discuss our experiences?

Have a read of Martin's post today regarding the Health Board

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=2716019&postcount=6

LizEstelle

Maybe the current 'depression' thread might give you cause for concern.

Almost nothing there relates to money saving in any recognisable form. Most of it is fairly harmless 'mutual support' but some of it constitutes specific advice and counselling - this in an area which is recognised by the medical profession as a clinical condition.

Any warning bells ringing, by any chance..?