diff --git a/mods/msg_area_post_fse.js b/mods/msg_area_post_fse.js
index 19a3edb9..aecac3f6 100644
--- a/mods/msg_area_post_fse.js
+++ b/mods/msg_area_post_fse.js
@@ -22,6 +22,14 @@ function AreaPostFSEModule(options) {
 	//	we're posting, so always start with 'edit' mode
 	this.editorMode = 'edit';
 
+	//
+	//	If messageAreaId is passed in extraArgs, use it. Otherwise, look
+	//	to the client user for current area ID
+	//
+	if(_.isNumber(client.user.properties.message_area_id)) {
+		this.messageAreaId = client.user.properties.message_area_id;	
+	}
+
 	this.menuMethods.editModeMenuSave = function(formData, extraArgs) {
 		var msg = self.getMessage();
 		console.log(msg);