First Time User Guide

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First Time Users, Welcome!!!

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If you are new to this site, we are all glad to have you here.

Here are a few tips for getting more familiar with this site.

First, to know more about this community MyositisSupport.org and Myositis, please visit the About Us page.  

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Things You Can Do With the Community

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Tell Us About You. Please fill out your profile the best that you can so the other members will know as much of your history with Myositis as possible. This will help us support you and be more beneficial to you. If you can include your picture, that is a plus.

Join Us in Discussion. We suggest that you visit the Discussion Tab and read some of the Discussions and reply to whichever ones you like.  You can even start a Discussion of your own. This gives the other members a chance to talk to you and respond and you will make some life long friends that way.

Got a Question? Ask Your Community Moderators.If you click on the Main Page Tab, that will show you the most current and up to date information available. On the left side you will see a list of this Community Moderators. If you have any questions, or concerns, please go to one of their pages (you can do this, just by clicking on their name) and they can answer any questions that you have.

Know Other Members Story, Make Friends. Also, when you click on the Members Tab, you can see other members profile and will have a chance to read their story. Also under their picture, there will be an option to "Send a Friend Request" and it's very similar to Facebook and other Social Networks, this gives you a chance to make friends with other members and really get alot of support.

Share Your Story With Us. Please tell us much about yourself, we are all here to support each other and share our stories so we can all benefit. You never know, you could tell your story and help someone else who is just getting started or you may get more support and information that you ever thought was possible. Or you may also share your inspirational story with us by sending emails directly to stories@bensfriends.org or by visiting this tab: Share your Story/Tips.

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Whether you were just diagnosed or diagnosed 20 years ago, we've got something here for everyone affected by Myositis. Even if it's not you, if it's a Family Member, we've got Members who are in that situation as well. We all look forward to getting to know you and these are just some basic tips to help you get used to using and getting the most support possible out of this site.

If you have any questions, we're all here to help!!

If you wanted to learn more about the features of this site please visit our FAQ page.

We look forward to getting to know you and very happy to have you here with us.

Again, our warmest welcome!!!

Your Community Moderators