How to Search on Connect - It can help you!

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Dec 14, 2018

Do you know about Connect's Search function? I find it really helpful when I want to find a discussion about a symptom that I have and want to connect with other members with similar health problems.

Have you tried it? If not, I would recommend giving it a test run. It's easy, just click the small magnifying glass icon at the top of the window next to the little notifications bell.

Has it helped you? Let others know!

John

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

I have stomach pain. looking for someone who has had all the Ct's, MRI, Blood work, Ultra sound, etc. but pain pursist and even at times is very painful. Located in a small area, but doctors have no answers!

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John, I'm thrilled you started this discussion.
Just a note for everyone. The search looks different on a computer (desktop or laptop) than on a mobile device. The 1st image below shows where to find search on a computer. The 2nd shows search on a phone.

You will find the search function on every page of Connect. Type in your search term and then click Enter on your keyboard or Go on your phone.

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I cannot start a new discussion. I followed directions but do not see a tab for "start a new discussion". I want to discuss tinnitus but the only thing that comes up in search is "hearing loss". Can you please help me or start the discussion for me?

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I cannot start a new discussion. I followed directions but do not see a tab for "start a new discussion". I want to discuss tinnitus but the only thing that comes up in search is "hearing loss". Can you please help me or start the discussion for me?

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You should see "Start a new discussion" right under "Search Discussions".

I've overlooked it myself at times.

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I cannot start a new discussion. I followed directions but do not see a tab for "start a new discussion". I want to discuss tinnitus but the only thing that comes up in search is "hearing loss". Can you please help me or start the discussion for me?

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@carol1024, learn more about how to start a discussion and more in the Help Center https://connect.mayoclinic.org/help-center/
@scottrl also provided some help with pictures. Thanks, Scott.

Carol, I see you have joined an existing discussion on tinnitus (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tinnitus-15/), which is the better way to connect with others.

Using the search function, I see there are a variety of discussions about tinnitus - over 140 discussions.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/

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I have just joined the forum. Is there a section on Myelomalacia?

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I have just joined the forum. Is there a section on Myelomalacia?

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My name is Steve.

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My name is Steve.

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Hi Steve, Welcome to Connect. Yes, there is a discussion on myelomalacia. Here is the link:
Chronic myelomalacia: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-myelomalacia/

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I don’t have a computer at this time. Can I use my IPhone to see a discussion on nerve pain or nerve damage in the mouth after having a tooth removed. A burning pain. Thank you

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I don’t have a computer at this time. Can I use my IPhone to see a discussion on nerve pain or nerve damage in the mouth after having a tooth removed. A burning pain. Thank you

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Welcome @dannasims50 - Yes, you can use your iPhone to see a discussion on nerve pain after you have a tooth removed. I did a quick search by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top of screen and typing "nerve pain tooth" without the quotes. Here are the search results - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/ if you want to look through the discussions and comments. I didn't see a specific discussion but this discussion sounds like it could be helpful to read through the comments:
--- Mouth pain over a year, no help or end in sight: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mouth-pain-over-a-year-no-help-or-end-in-sight/.

Have you discussed the nerve pain with your dentist or doctor?

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