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| IBS diet and Gluten Free | 11/16/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Heather, how do I modify your diet to match my gluten free diet? I have been diagnosed with IBS and ...
A: The key is just to focus on the soluble fiber foods that are gluten free - things like rice, rice ...
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| Excessive Smelly Gas | 11/12/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I understand that everyone has gas, but believe me, the amount I have is abnormal and painful. I ...
A: //www.helpforibs.com/footer/gas.asp but it is addressing gas as a part of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. ...
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| IBS | 10/29/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have IBS and there are times I am not able to digest certain foods. They basically come right out ...
A: I'm not familiar with that drug and really can't address this. I would definitely ask your doctor ...
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| colon cleansers | 10/28/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I just wondered whether you would recommend colon cleansers or would they do nothing (or even make ...
A: They are unnecessary at best and liable to make IBS drastically worse. I don't know why licorice ...
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| IBS supplements | 10/27/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Do young people mostly get IBS between 20 and 40 say? Is IBS always long or do a lot of people grow ...
A: though the older you are when symptoms begin the more tests you'll need to rule out other problems. ...
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| Turkey and IBS | 10/19/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Why is it that for the last 5 yrs I can't eat turkey without having a major IBS attack.
A: including turkey, should be safe for IBS. The skin and dark meat are too high in fat and can cause ...
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| IBS Question | 10/8/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I'm 18 and have had IBS since I was 15. The symptoms such as pain and weakness and the many stomach ...
A: There are lots of natural alternatives to laxatives and anxiety meds that can work better for IBS ...
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| Fats | 10/6/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I used to get terrible bloating after meals, even something light like a chicken ceasar. I tried ...
A: so cutting back on those would likely help bloating. You might see a gastroenterologist for some ...
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| Gut Pains | 10/4/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: My appetite has never been good is varies from week to week, I've always had problems putting weight ...
A: I cannot diagnose you, you really need to see a gastroenterologist for that. It could be anything ...
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| stomach pain | 10/3/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have been dealing with stomach pain my whole life. I have been in and out the hospital and I have ...
A: My heart goes out to you. If you have been diagnosed with IBS then following the IBS diet ...
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| Gluten free and fiber | 10/1/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have 2 quick questions. I'm interested in starting your diet but I have Celiac Disease, can you ...
A: //www.helpforibs.com/news/newsletter/07/032007.html that's really helpful. With commercial gluten ...
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| IBS Symptoms | 9/24/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: However, I have noticed that I have really bad back pain, abdominal pain, and I also feel like ...
A: you need to see a gastroenterologist. The diagnostic criteria for IBS, symptoms, test you might ...
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| your books | 9/22/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have the ibs cookbook and the ibs guide for starters and I am confused because in both books it ...
A: Try decaf green tea, or even better try herbal teas such as peppermint, fennel, or chamomile. Those ...
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| IBS? | 9/20/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I am a 26 yr old woman, everytime I eat or drink the smallest amount my stomach gets severely ...
A: but you really need to see a GI doc for a diagnosis. Lots of other things can cause IBS-type ...
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| Bloating after lunch | 9/19/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: My husband has a big belly, although not fat-the rest of him is pretty skinny. He has been checked ...
A: Mornings are often worse for people, for example. Can your husband try snacking a little throughout ...
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| Breakfast mix and all-day gas | 9/16/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I am no stranger to IBS as I've been dealing with it for most of my life. I have a question ...
A: Sure thing! One last point - if you have problems you can pinpoint to wheat, especially non-whole ...
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| Breakfast mix and all-day gas | 9/15/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I am no stranger to IBS as I've been dealing with it for most of my life. I have a question ...
A: I would avoid all artifical sweeteners, including Splenda (check here ...
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| Gas / Flatulence | 9/13/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have some questions I'm hoping you can help with. I've been diagnosed with IBS. My biggest ...
A: That would work much better than peppermint or spearmint for those symptoms (mints are better for ...
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| IBS | 9/8/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I haven't been officially diagnosed with IBS, still completing some testing for confirmation. ...
A: Some people have symptoms in a very set pattern like you, some people don't. If your symptoms are ...
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| IBS- | 8/31/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have had just about every test done to diagnose these stomach problems i have had.The only thing ...
A: but I can give you the diagnostic criteria and symptoms that characterize IBS. That info is here ...
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| Yogurt | 8/27/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Heather I think I wrote to you a few weeks ago, but I thought I would send you a follow up. Its real ...
A: That is the most important thing. It might be the probiotics in the yogurt that did it. Getting ...
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| Terminal Ileum | 8/9/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have been diagnosed (after MRT) of having an infection of the terminal ileum. Symptoms have been ...
A: I can't make any diagnostic predictions for you. I can give you dietary information that is likely ...
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| help?? | 7/25/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I'm an 11 year old girl, and im having some colon issues... My mom said that im just constipated. ...
A: If you have not had a bowel movement in two weeks, you really do need to see a pediatric ...
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| fennel | 7/22/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Heather, I am a big fan of you and your products. I have been using the tummie fiber for about 6-7 ...
A: If you're still having constipation, keep gradually increasing the Tummy Fiber. You may have to work ...
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| Abdominal pain | 7/18/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Upper central abdominal pain, male, 23yo. Diagnosed with mild gastritis after having an endoscopy. ...
A: I don't think I'm going to be of much help here. I cannot diagnose you, but the symptoms you ...
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| IBS | 7/14/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I STARTED LAST WEEK TAKING ACIDPHILIUS AND CITRUSEL LAST THURSDAY. I SEEM TO BE NAUSEATED IN THE ...
A: so I would definitely see your doctor if you don't have a firm medical diagnosis of IBS. Please ...
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| probiotic | 7/13/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I've just taking a dairy free liquid probiotic for my extreme IBS constipation and was wondering how ...
A: I'd keep using the product for at least three months to see if it will consistently help you. I'd ...
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| acacia fiber | 7/7/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have been taking your acacia tummy fiber for about two weeks and have noticted that my stomach has ...
A: //www.helpforibs.com/messageboards/ubbthreads/showthreaded.php?Cat=&Board=diet&Number=35661&page=0&v ...
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| ibs or not ??? please offer help | 7/5/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: i recently had a problem that landed me in the ER for 12 hours .. i ate dinner 3 nights ago.. went ...
A: but I cannot diagnose you. If this is the first time you've had such an experience, it doesn't seem ...
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| Irritable bowel syndrome | 7/4/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I'm wondering about my symptoms, if possibly I may have IBS? I went to a Dr. about 4 months ago and ...
A: but I cannot diganose you. I can give you the diagnostic criteria for IBS, symptoms, questions to ...
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| Does this sound like IBS? | 7/1/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: For the past four years, I've been suffering from IBS-like symptoms. It all started after a ...
A: I can't diagnose you, but I can say that your symptoms and experiences could be a match for IBS. ...
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| flare ups | 6/24/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I just wanted to double check. I remember you saying that ibs can sometimes act up all of a sudden ...
A: this can sometimes happen, though the better you can manage your symptoms, and the longer you stay ...
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| tea question | 6/23/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Hey I was wondering how many cups of tea( fennel, mint, chamomile) is good to drink everyday for ...
A: so if symptoms are severe you may want to have a good 6-7 cups a day at first to try and get things ...
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| IBS Symptoms? | 6/21/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I'm a 20 y/o female,normal health,doesn't smoke or drink, but i do have bouts of gastritis. I would ...
A: but you really need to see a GI doc for a diagnosis as other problems can cause the same symptoms ...
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| Protein | 6/12/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Heather I keep giving up foods to get relief from the bloating, but find it returns and I have to ...
A: you don't have to go vegetarian or vegan, though either option is possible with the IBS diet. ...
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| ibs | 6/7/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Also I think ive began to notice a pattern that everytime about a week and a half before my period ...
A: that's very common. There's full info here http://www.helpforibs.com/footer/pregnancy.asp Eat small ...
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| IBS-spasms etc | 6/4/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: I have had IBS for several years. It flares up usually for a short period of time around this time ...
A: especially since this may have more to do with your prostate than with IBS. Also, make sure they've ...
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| bowel pain | 6/3/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: my downsyndrome daughter (43) has had bowel pain after every bowel movement for almost 10 months. ...
A: I can't diagnose her, but I can give you the diagnostic criteria for IBS here ...
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| ibs | 6/2/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Hmm thanks Heather that was really helpful. A few other questions I have are , is soy sauce ok to ...
A: the list is here http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/fiber1.asp But fish, skinless turkey/chicken white ...
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| IBS & Mesenteric Lymph Nodes | 5/30/2009 | Heather Van Vorous |
Q: Is there a relationship between IBS and enlarged right mesenteric lymph nodes? Tim
A: this would be a red flag for something other than IBS, and you'd need to see a doctor for a ...
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