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Dr Peter Thatcher MBBS, MRCPI. IBS Physician & Gastroenterologist U.K. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.00 Clarity of Response 10.00 Politeness 10.00 Response Time(hr) 66.5 --Last 90 Days(hr) 61.1 Total Questions 78	I can answer questions on all aspects of IBS or the Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Medicine and Gastroenterology. This would include aspects of diagnosis, investigation and management of IBS and other gastroenterology or medical conditions.
Heather Van Vorous U.S. Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.95 Clarity of Response 9.88 Politeness 10.0 Response Time(hr) 22.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 17.5 Total Questions 593	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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Dr Peter Thatcher MBBS, MRCPI. IBS Physician & Gastroenterologist

U.K.

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I can answer questions on all aspects of IBS or the Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Medicine and Gastroenterology. This would include aspects of diagnosis, investigation and management of IBS and other gastroenterology or medical conditions.

Heather Van Vorous

U.S.

Maxed Out

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

2012-05-14 Upper Stomach Pain:

Hi James - I'm so sorry for what you're going through. Upper GI pain is not typically diagnosed as IBS, as that requires, by definition, lower abdominal pain in association with bowel dysfunction (constipation

2012-05-13 constant gas:

Hi Ed Thanks for asking for further advice. The feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation is common in IBS and doesn't necessarily mean that you are constipated. It is very difficult to treat, but I

2012-05-06 constant gas:

Hi Ed Gas really is a problem for so many people. There are lots of reasons for gas, but diet is by far the most common reason. You may benefit fro a FODMAP diet which you can read about here http://www

2012-05-05 ibs:

Hi Nicola Thanks for asking about jar sauces. There is no yes/no answer to this. A lot of sauces do have gluten in them, a protein that's in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten intolerance (see http://www

2012-04-30 low abdominal pain:

Hi Jacalyn - I am so sorry you are going through this. I would urge you to see at least two different ob/gyns for second opinions. I'd also see a GI doctor and see if the pain is from your gut and not