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Sadly, I have a story that can top this...       02/26/14 01:08 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA I once had a board certified gastroenterologist - recommended as the best in the city! - ask me if I "coined the phrase" soluble fiber. He'd literally never heard of it, and had no idea that there wasn't just "fiber" in foods. He was a nice guy, but WTH???? Bad enough his IBS patients were getting a disservice, but what about the IBD patients who can get intestinal blockages and require surgery if they eat too much insoluble fiber? Sad but true story. XXOO Heather -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Misinformation re: soluble vs. insoluble fiber Laurel M 02/26/14 11:27 AM For normal people the advice is good. For individuals with IBS it is not .... Syl 02/27/14 03:19 AM Sadly, I have a story that can top this... Heather 02/26/14 01:08 PM

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