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Heather Van VorousU.S.
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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! |
Hi Stacie - I'm so sorry, I'm not familiar with that drug and really can't address this. I would definitely ask your doctor and also your pharmacist. You may need to try a different drug, or change
Hi Steve - I would not touch colon cleansers. They are unnecessary at best and liable to make IBS drastically worse. I don't know why licorice root would help either. All of the supplements that I am
Hi Steve - IBS can develop at any age, though the older you are when symptoms begin the more tests you'll need to rule out other problems. IBS by definition is chronic but intermittent. It's not often
Hi Karen - skinless white meat poultry, including turkey, should be safe for IBS. The skin and dark meat are too high in fat and can cause problems. Also, what are you eating with the turkey? Gravy is
Hi Ryan - I'm so sorry for what you're going through. There are lots of natural alternatives to laxatives and anxiety meds that can work better for IBS overall. Start here http://www.helpforibs.com/supplements/

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