Hi lbuttles-
Based on what I'm seeing with the LEX user database, I am unable to find an account for you. I searched for lbuttles, as well as trying to search for the email address you have on file, and your IP address. The forums and LEX do have separate databases, and thus, separate accounts, so your forum account would not give you access. If you did register a separate account there on the LEX, I'd need to know the username for it, since I can't find it based on the information I have at present.
Otherwise, I'd recommend simply opening a new account.
-Alex