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Heather Van Vorous U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.87 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 22.4 --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.8 Total Questions 569	I can address questions regarding diet, cooking, recipes, and non-pharmaceutical supplements (soluble fiber, herbal, probiotics, etc.) for IBS. I can supply information sources about diagnostic guidelines, symptoms, and the medical pathology of IBS, but I cannot give a diagnosis or analyze test results a patient has obtained. I would prefer not to answer questions about prescription drugs and diagnostic tests. PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME YOUR SYMPTOMS AND THEN ASK ME TO DIAGNOSE YOU!

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Heather Van Vorous

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I can address questions regarding diet, cooking, recipes, and non-pharmaceutical supplements (soluble fiber, herbal, probiotics, etc.) for IBS. I can supply information sources about diagnostic guidelines, symptoms, and the medical pathology of IBS, but I cannot give a diagnosis or analyze test results a patient has obtained. I would prefer not to answer questions about prescription drugs and diagnostic tests. PLEASE DO NOT TELL ME YOUR SYMPTOMS AND THEN ASK ME TO DIAGNOSE YOU!

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Recent Answers

2011-12-05 colonoscopy , is it safe ?:

Hi Sam - please ask your doctor these questions. Colonoscopies should be safe when performed properly by an experienced specialist, when the patient is under general anesthesia, and when all equipment

2011-12-03 figs:

Hi Leo - as far as I know there is no risk from figs as there is with prunes. I'd get a second opinion about a fiber supplement, though. I've never heard of your doctor's concerns that fiber powders

2011-11-30 severe digestive problems please help:

Hi Anon - please see your ob/gyn immediately for help with this. IBS can be triggered by hormonal fluctuations, and if the IUD is releasing hormones it could affect your gut. Prevacid is for heartburn

2011-11-29 Gas:(:

Hi Sarah - you really need to follow up with your doc for a diagnosis. I can't diagnose you. You can take enteric coated peppermint oil capsules, and drink fennel tea. There's info about pep caps here

2011-11-18 Vitamins to take with IBS and no appendix or gallbladder:

Hi Melissa - I'm so sorry you have gone through so much. You really do need to see a GI doctor to find out what you're dealing with. You could have IBS, Crohn's or colitis, celiac or problems from the