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*My six year old son developed a slew of seemingly unrelated symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, gastroparesis, high blood pressure and foot and hand pain. He spent five days in the hospital, but it wasn't until we came to the IBS Treatment Center that the cause was found and his symptoms fully resolved. Our son is now thriving. Thank you!

Ethan (and Rachel) Pollack ~ Seattle, Washington

Dr. Wangen’s clinic has saved my life twice. Once by curing my own debilitating issues, and secondly, by curing my six year old son’s.

I had IBS issues for fifteen years and had seen many doctors before finally visiting the IBS Treatment Center. I first heard of them in New York before moving to Seattle, and was eager to give him a try after relocating. With their guidance I am now healthy again.

A number of years later, my six year old son developed a slew of seemingly unrelated symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, gastroparesis, high blood pressure and foot and hand pain. He spent five days in the hospital, was poked and prodded by numerous docs.

They gave him some treatment for his symptoms, but it wasn’t until we came to the IBS Treatment Center that the cause was found and his symptoms fully resolved. Our son is now thriving.

We finally have our old, healthy and happy kid back and couldn’t be more grateful to you for all of you help!

Thank you!!

Ethan (and Rachel) Pollack ~ Seattle, Washington

*I had been sick for 11 years. I had severe, chronic gas and diarrhea for all those years. I had been to 17 doctors including 5 gastroenterologists. I can now say that I am once again living a normal life. I will forever be indebted to you.

Anonymous

I had been sick for 11 years since a European vacation. I had severe, chronic gas and diarrhea for all those years.

I had been to 17 doctors including 5 gastroenterologists, 3 infectious disease specialists, a homeopathy doctor, and many others (including the Cleveland Clinic).

I had every GI test possible. I’d sent dozens of stool samples. I tried every diet suggested. My symptoms had completely ruined my life in almost every way.

One evening this past march, after I parked my car in the garage, I seriously sat and considered whether or not my life was even worth living. I’d lost everyone and everything I ever cared about.

Naturally, I came to my senses after a few minutes, and I vowed that I wasn’t going to give up. I decided that I would go in the house and surf the net AGAIN for ideas or answers. An hour later, I came across your web site.

I’d seen it before but never considered a trip to Seattle to be feasible, due to my symptoms. I read EVERY word and testimony on your website.

I can now say that I am once again living a normal life. It’s taken some getting used to. Sometimes I just can’t believe it. And you are the only doctor who really listened. I had several doctors laugh at me over the years.

I will forever be indebted to you. I recommend you to everyone I talk to.

Please keep up the good work.

Anonymous

*I have had terribly bad IBS for many years and have been to many specialists with no results. After one month, my IBS issues have improved tremendously. I would like to say a great big "Thank You."

Carol ~ Sacramento, California

Health – Relief, Thankfulness, and Satisfaction

I have had terribly bad IBS for many years and have been to many specialists with no results. The only result was the doctors got richer and I got sicker.

My sister found the IBS Treatment Center on the internet. She passed all the information on to me and I called the center immediately and an appointment was made, and then I went to Seattle.

When I arrived at the IBS Center, I was greeted and was made to feel welcome and comfortable. While talking to the doctor, any questions I had were answered.

He gave me hope again. He explained all the information to me so I could understand it. I went home feeling like there was a chance for me to get over my IBS.

After one month, my IBS is about 95% gone.

I would like to say a great big “Thank You.” You will never meet such nice, helpful and understanding, polite staff than at the IBS Center.

I highly recommend anyone with IBS to contact the IBS Center – 100%.

Rated – Superior
Staff – Superior
Dr. Wangen – Extra Superior

Carol ~ Sacramento, California

*Since I have followed your recommendations I have seen a remarkable improvement.

Gary Lindemann ~ Conyers, Georgia

Several years ago my Gastroenterologist diagnosed me with IBS. Since I have followed your recommendations I have seen a remarkable improvement.

Next to no abdominal cramping or gas. This is the most relief I have had since being diagnosed with IBS.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Gary Lindemann ~ Conyers, Georgia

*My life has improved to a degree I'm unable to express. I was in constant pain, unable to leave my house for fear of diarrhea and a lack of a bathroom, unwilling to even eat simple meals, and hopeless of ever resolving my situation. Its been 5 months and... I am in control of my life.

Aaron Reich ~ Seattle, Washington

My life has improved to a degree I’m unable to express. I was in constant pain, unable to leave my house for fear of diarrhea and a lack of a bathroom, unwilling to even eat simple meals, and hopeless of ever resolving my situation.

Its been 5 months and… I am in control of my life. Thats all I could have ever asked for. I had seen too many other doctors and specialists who had simply dismissed me to think this could work.

Eventually my mother convinced me it was worth a shot. It was the decision that has made my life enjoyable again. The fact stays the same that my life is immeasurably better. As the months go by it’s only getting easier.

The purpose of my note is simply to thank you and your staff for providing such wonderful service and thoughtful care.

Aaron Reich ~ Seattle, Washington

*I have suffered with IBS-D for about 30 years. I feel like I have gotten my life back, and I look forward to doing things I haven't felt comfortable about doing before, like leaving the house!

Bonnie D ~ West Fargo, North Dakota

I have suffered with IBS-D for about 30 years. IBS is not a life threatening condition, but it is a life affecting condition.

I had gotten to the point where I had to resort to wearing adult protection against accidents. Just knowing where the bathrooms were located at all times wasn’t enough, and there were times when I just didn’t have the time to make it to the bathroom.

It was so bad I couldn’t go out to eat with my family and friends for fear of an accident. Traveling was miserable, as you didn’t know if you would be sitting in the bathroom when your plane was called. Or if you would need to go when you were walking down the jet way, or during take-off. I didn’t eat the day I traveled.

Traveling by car was a little simpler, as you got off the interstate at the first place you could and found a gas station or any public rest-room. I was in pain 90% of the time, as well as being bloated.

I searched the internet for help. I read similar stories from people and tried the things they used that seemed to help them, all to no avail.

Then I was fortunate enough to find Dr. Wangen’s IBS Treatment Center. Reading his website I knew this was someone who could help me. Everything on the site made sense.

I made an appointment to see him. I live in North Dakota and felt it was worth the misery to fly out.

When you walk into the office, you are first greeted by smiling faces welcoming you, and showing you where the bathrooms are. This was my first clue that I came to the right place, as I have never gone somewhere and had the bathroom pointed out to me. I knew these people understood my situation. The customer service is phenomenal.

When I met with the doctor, I immediately felt comfortable, as I felt he knew exactly what I was going through. He understood, and it was wonderful to finally have someone who would truly listen and not make me believe it was all in my head or stress related.

The doctor explained what types of tests would be completed and that he would set up a phone consultation to explain them, so that I would not have to incur more expense by flying back to Seattle to have them interpreted.

I have been feeling great. The pain is down to about 5 %, the bloating is also down significantly. I feel like I have gotten my life back again. I am looking forward to flying to visit my sister in another state.

I have more confidence, and I have even been able to go out to eat a couple of times without mishap.

I feel like I have gotten my life back, and I look forward to doing things I haven’t felt comfortable about doing before, like leaving the house!

Thank you to Dr. Wangen and his staff.

Bonnie D ~ West Fargo, North Dakota

*Just a follow up - way, way back in 2003 ...

Stephen Westfall ~ Kenmore, Washington

Just a follow up – way, way back in 2003 …

I [have] kept my immune system healthy enough to constantly over the years accumulate many unused sick days at work.

Prior I would always use up my sick days and then have to dip into vacation days.

Just wanted to thank you for promoting wellness instead of just treating sickness!

Stephen Westfall ~ Kenmore, Washington

*I am writing to express my gratitude in having me correctly diagnosed. I feel my life is back on track and I will be able to pursue my educational goals. I am feeling healthier and I am able to enjoy going out with my friends. Thank you again for your assistance.

Dennis Ruffe ~ Brick, New Jersey

I am writing to express my gratitude in having me correctly diagnosed. For about two years, I had undergone every medical test and had not been able to find the cause of my abdominal pain and diarrhea.

I needed to take a medical leave of absence from college. I was also seeing a hypnotherapist and an acupuncturist to alleviate my symptoms.

I was able to return to college. I have just completed my course work for the Fall 2009 semester with a grade point average of 4.0.

Without your help this would have been impossible. I feel my life is back on track and I will be able to pursue my educational goals.

My parents and I are extremely grateful and happy that we were able to get to the underlying causes of my symptoms. I am feeling healthier and I am able to enjoy going out with my friends.

Thank you again for your assistance.
Sincerely,

Dennis Ruffe ~ Brick, New Jersey

*I have been suffering from symptoms of IBS since I was a child. I have vivid memories of scoping out the remote bathrooms at schools, malls, and work places. Shortly after starting my treatment plan, we found out we were expecting our third child and I had such a wonderful pregnancy! We have gone on vacation, I have volunteered at school, taken my kids to amusement parks, and the list goes on and on!

Meredith ~ Minnesota

It has about a year and a half since my trip to IBS Treatment Center. I don’t think I am exaggerating to say that the trip changed my life. I have been suffering from symptoms of IBS since I was a child.

I have vivid memories of scoping out the remote bathrooms at schools, malls, and work places. Road trips have always been routed based on the availability of bathrooms.

This has always been an embarrassing and emotional subject for me and I’d mention it almost in passing to doctors and acted like I had it under control.

After giving birth to my first child and the strain that delivering a 9 lb baby put on my body, the urgency became more of an issue.

I finally got a referral to a gastroenterologist who ordered a sigmoidoscopy and a barium enema. The end result was “good news” that nothing was wrong and that I was just going to have to live with it.

Don’t get me wrong, I was very relieved to know that there wasn’t something life threatening but there was also nothing I could do to fix me.

As my first child got older, it wasn’t fair to ask him to wait in the ladies room with me over and over again. We would have to get out of line at amusement parks, leave the museum, etc. and he was such a trooper and never complained.

At his kindergarten musical, he was selected to bring a flower to his mom and he couldn’t find me because I had to excuse myself. Wow, what “good news.”

After having my second child (8.5 lb), living with it meant that I was afraid to leave my house and was raising my children from the bathroom.

Working was a nightmare as I would have to excuse myself from client meetings not just once but several times and it is really hard to come up with enough polite excuses.

My solution was basically not to eat whenever I knew we were going somewhere or if I had any sort of meeting.

I was an emotional roller coaster and it was affecting my job and more importantly, my family.

I was desperate.

Then I found [the IBS Treatment Center]. In tears, my husband and I decided we needed to come up with the money for me to make the trip from Minnesota to Seattle.

The wheels were in motion. I made the trip to Seattle to visit the clinic. After my visit, we discussed my results over the phone rather than have to fly back out to Seattle.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t angry with every doctor I had ever seen before. I was shocked and embarrassed to say the least.

Shortly after starting my treatment plan, we found out we were expecting our third child and I had such a wonderful pregnancy!

We have gone on vacation, I have volunteered at school, taken my kids to amusement parks, and the list goes on and on!

Thank you,

Meredith ~ Minnesota

*Last year at this time a 5 mile easy bike ride was daunting. Now I am racing my bike twice a week.

Jamie ~ Washington

I’ve been waiting … until I had more consistent results to report. After 6 months or so I finally have been able to truly say that I am doing it and the results are phenomenal.

I am healthier, and fitter than I have been in years. Last year at this time a 5 mile easy bike ride was daunting.

Now I am racing my bike twice a week. Thanks to you all for finally offering objective data to prove I wasn’t just a loon.

Jamie ~ Washington

*I have suffered for over 8 years with undiagnosed gastrointestinal problems and a range of minor and seemingly unrelated symptoms. I went through the typical experience of numerous doctors, invasive testing and unproductive treatments. ... my symptoms have improved dramatically along with the quality of my life. Thanks again to you and your team for all your help.

Chad ~ Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Wangen and his team have made a huge improvement in my health and quality of life.

I have suffered for over 8 years with undiagnosed gastrointestinal problems and a range of minor and seemingly unrelated symptoms.

After enduring in silence for a number of years only to have my symptoms get worse, I finally sought treatment.

I went through the typical experience of numerous doctors, invasive testing and unproductive treatments. I was finally put on Zelnorm, and had basically concluded that despite the impact on my work and social life, there was nothing I could do except put up with it.

It was about then that my wife found the IBS Treatment Center website. I was skeptical and wondered how it would work given that he was in Seattle and I was in Southeast Asia, but decided to give it a try.

What first impressed me was their sincere desire to listen and try to understand what was going on with me. After listening to my symptoms, asking questions and reviewing my medical records, he made his recommendations to solve my problem.

Through e-mail and conference calls, they worked with me, explaining that … little by little my symptoms should improve. And that is basically what happened. … my symptoms have improved dramatically along with the quality of my life.

I have been very happy with Dr. Wangen and his team in Seattle. They show a genuine concern for the patient and look to resolve problems, not just treat the symptoms.

I have found them to be highly responsive, genuine and professional – the way the medical profession should be.

I am especially grateful to them for having the dedication to work with me over an extended period to ensure that all my problems are resolved.

Thanks again to you and your team for all your help.

Chad ~ Bangkok, Thailand

*The third year was the worst with a ER visit every other week because I had severe stomach pain to the point where I couldn't even walk. I've seen at least 6 different GI doctors who seem to tell me that I have to live with it.

Renee Lisko ~ Hartford, Wisconsin

My problems started 4 years ago with stomach pain and constipation. The first year wasn’t that bad but it then continued to get worse. I would go over a week being constipated and on/off stomach pain/nausea.

The third year was the worst with a ER visit every other week because I had severe stomach pain to the point where I couldn’t even walk. I’ve seen at least 6 different GI doctors who seem to tell me that I have to live with it.

I thought they finally figured it out when they took my gallbladder out but the pain and problems never stopped afterwards. I thought I was going to lose it and my husband too.

We didn’t know what to do anymore and I was starting to believe it was all in my head.

The day my husband came to me and told me about [the IBS Treatment Center], I thought he was crazy. We live in Wisconsin so to take a trip across the states to Washington was out of the question.

I figured if the doctors around my area can’t fix me why travel and have the same response and tests. When I finally had taken every test possible I really had no choice so I looked at [the IBS Treatment Center] website and read the whole thing.

I was then convinced they might be able to help me. The next week we left to see him. After a year … I can now say I am great. I finally have my life back which I never thought was possible.

Dr. Wangen and his staff were so helpful through the whole process and never gave up on me.

Renee Lisko ~ Hartford, Wisconsin

*After 13 different doctors, I was getting very discouraged and had the terrible feeling that something awful was happening. Then I heard about [the IBS Treatment Center]. I said to my husband I know it sounds crazy but I think I need to go to Seattle to see this doctor. He said do what you need to do. The doctor exceeded my expectations. I feel like a new person. My family and I are so grateful to Dr. Wangen and his team!

Cynthia ~ New York

I am a nurse practitioner in New York that suddenly became ill 3 years ago with throat swelling and severe reflux.

My symptoms changed and worsened over 2 years to include not only the ongoing swelling and reflux but also throat pain and burning.

This progressed to my mouth feeling burned every day, my lips were even chapped. I had lymph nodes enlarged in my neck and was found to have an enlarged thyroid.

After a right Thyroidectomy I continued to have the same symptoms. I also had abdominal pain and heartburn at times as well. I was losing weight. It became difficult to work my 12 hour shifts because of my fatigue.

After 13 different doctors, 5 different proton pump inhibitors at high doses, plus Zantac and multiple bottles of Mylanta I was getting very discouraged and had the terrible feeling that something awful was happening.

My family went through a huge amount of stress worrying about me. I felt like the health field and my body was failing me.

Then I heard about [the IBS Treatment Center]. I said to my husband I know it sounds crazy but I think I need to go to Seattle to see this doctor. He said do what you need to do.

My daughter and I flew to the IBS Treatment Center in December of 2007. The doctor exceeded my expectations. He listened intently to my saga. He really cared about what was happening to me and tailored a plan of care for my individual needs.

He was the first person to start me healing with treatments that were soothing. I stopped all my other medications.

They did a wonderful job teaching me what I had to do and have since been very attentive in helping me fine tune things.

I feel like a new person. My family and I are so grateful to Dr. Wangen and his team! I can’t imagine what would have happened to me without them!

Cynthia ~ New York

*I had IBS for years and had learned to just 'live with it.' I had been through all the standard tests and treatments with a wonderful gastroenterologist but I was getting worse. Then my husband heard about the IBS Treatment Center on National Public Radio. I was skeptical but desperate. I booked my appointment the next day. Today I am 100% better.

Colleen Prisock ~ Bellevue, Washington

The IBS Treatment Center changed my life. I had IBS for years and had learned to just ‘live with it’ but by the Fall of 2007 I was having bouts of terrible stomach pain and heartburn that would last for days.

Nothing gave me relief. I had been through all the standard tests and treatments with a wonderful gastroenterologist but I was getting worse. I needed help and I did not know where to turn. Traditional medicine had nothing more to offer me.

Then my husband heard about the IBS Treatment Center on National Public Radio. I was skeptical but desperate. I checked out the website. I saw a diagnostic and treatment philosophy on that site that made tremendous sense to me.

I booked my appointment the next day. It was expensive but I had little choice. It was my last hope. Together we quickly found out that I … had caused so much inflammation that my whole digestive system was wrecked.

All the antacids I had taken, both over the counter and prescription, had made matters much worse. In less than two weeks I was free of the terrible bouts of stomach pain.

Slowly I started to feel better but I still took my antacid prescription. I was afraid to stop it. About three months ago I returned for a follow up. I was 80% better. Life was good. But I was still taking the antacids and wanted to get off them.

[They helped me with this too.] Today I am 100% better. I can’t say enough good things about [the IBS Treatment Center].

Colleen Prisock ~ Bellevue, Washington

*I am a 50 year old female who was suffering from debilitating (IBS) symptoms for a number of years. Dr. Wangen and the entire team were Always very sympathetic, willing to help in any possible way, they all really made a difference in the way I live my life now.

Alina ~ Irvine, California

I am a 50 year old female who was suffering from debilitating (IBS) symptoms for a number of years. Initially the discomfort was mild, but gradually it got worse.

The headaches, dizziness and other symptoms (associated with it) reached the level that interfered with normal life and would not let me to work.

Gastroenterologists that I turned to for help would aknowledge my problem, but could not really offer anything to help.

Dr. Wangen and the entire team in contrast were extremely helpful during the process of detecting the causes of my health problems and on the way of my recovery.

Always very sympathetic, willing to help in any possible way, they all really made a difference in the way I live my life now.

They are very knowledgable, very careful, considerate, and patient. You can see right away that they know their subject very deeply, (and) always provides lots of useful information.

Alina ~ Irvine, California

*It's hard to believe that it's been close to a year since I traveled to Seattle to meet you. Nearly a year later, I AM DOING SO GOOD!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Susan Saint Vincent ~ Elizabeth, Colorado

Perhaps you’re thinking to yourself that this is just another success story – but, trust me this success is HUGE.

My friends, family and local docs are all amazed and somewhat in awe of how much I’ve changed over the past year. Everyone says that I just LOOK heathier these days.

When I think back to how miserable my life was before seeing you and how limited I was in considering future plans, I get a bit emotional just thinking about it all. It’s truly been a transformation.  ….

My weight is been consistently stable … over the past year. I’m really looking forward to the warmth of spring/summer so that I can get outside and get more exercise….

Well, I’ll quit rambling for now – just wanted to check in and provide an update. I hope that everything is going well for you and your family.

Take care,
Susan Saint Vincent ~ Elizabeth, Colorado

*I have been able to discontinue use of omeprazole and ranitidine entirely.

Fred Clark ~ Albuquerque, New Mexico

The good news is that I have been able to discontinue use of omeprazole and ranitidine entirely.

No more refluxing into my throat during the night. This is wonderful, since I hate taking drugs, unless there’s no alternative.

You showed me an alternative.

Yours in gratitude,
Fred Clark ~ Albuquerque, New Mexico

*WOW! I am absolutely amazed! For the first time in 30 + years, I have been virtually symptom-free for four weeks! It was worth every penny to finally find out what has caused decades of discomfort.

Melanie ~ Seattle, Washington

WOW! I am absolutely amazed! For the first time in 30 + years, I have been virtually symptom-free for four weeks!

As an added plus, I have lost ten pounds, and now weigh what I did in the 70’s! I guess I can see what was keeping me from my optimum body weight. I love the lean feeling.

The most important thing is that I feel great! It was worth every penny to finally find out what has caused decades of discomfort.

I still find myself half expecting to have problems again; it just seems incredible that it could all be that simple!

I can’t thank you enough, and I’ve told everyone I know what a great discovery I made while surfing the Internet!

Melanie ~ Seattle, Washington

*I always had a nervous stomach my whole life. I had already spent so much money on health care trying to figure out my problem (on a tight budget nonetheless), so I was wary of spending more money on yet another treatment that may not work. Within a month or 2 ... the nausea, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, anxiety, were pretty much gone.

Amanda McLean ~ Edmonds, Washington

I always had a nervous stomach my whole life, but it was nothing serious until part-way through college. In college I went through some major life transitions and was experiencing some significant depression and anxiety.

Around this time and during the couple years following, I started having some major digestive problems. I started feeling nauseated almost all the time (to the point where I was throwing up every month or 2),

I was constantly bloated, I had very foul gas that seemed to be coming from deep in my intestines accompanied by abdominal cramping, and I was swinging back and forth between loose stools and constipation.

Other symptoms started showing up as well like the feeling of a constant, mild urinary tract infection, and a constant scratchy throat (like the beginning of a cold that never became a cold).

I also started having skin and nail problems (like some sort of eczema or psoriasis). I was beginning to feel like I was falling apart, and my anxiety worsened as my symptoms worsened.

But most of the time I thought the anxiety was causing the symptoms and I was just trying to live with it. My solution was to start carrying Zantac with me everywhere I went so I could take it whenever the nausea set it; and I always had an escape route to the nearest bathroom scouted out.

I saw several doctors who told me to just continue taking Zantac for the nausea, and reduce my stress. I did a lot of research online on digestive disorders and finally found that my symptoms matched the description for IBS.

So I decided to see a gastroenterologist. He told me that 90% of his patients come in for IBS and that there’s not much that can be done about it. He gave me a drug that was supposed to normalize intestinal contractions (that I was too afraid to take), told me to reduce my stress, and gave me a list of foods to eat that are rich in fiber. I tried these things, but it hardly made any difference. So I turned to alternative medicine and tried homeopathy, supplements, acupuncture, and an elimination diet…but none of those worked either.

So in my desperation, I did some more research and found the IBS Treatment Center online. I read the philosophy behind it, as well as the testimonials and was very interested in checking it out.

The only thing holding me back for a few months was the cost. I had already spent so much money on health care trying to figure out my problem (on a tight budget nonetheless), so I was wary of spending more money on yet another treatment that may not work.

But I decided to take the chance, and I am so glad I did. I’ve been telling people that it was the best $ I’ve ever spent! I was so impressed with the whole operation.

They spent a long time with me discussing my symptoms, and a long time discussing [my treatment], and I got a whole binder of information on how to adapt to my new diet.

Within a month or 2 … the nausea, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, anxiety, urinary tract problems, and scratchy throat were pretty much gone.

I even stopped getting canker sores, which I didn’t even know was related. Overall, I feel so much better. I am finally feeling like me again, it’s wonderful.

Amanda McLean ~ Edmonds, Washington

*I have been so impressed that I have recommended them to several of my friends, who have all had good things to say. One of my friends called me after leaving their office and she was crying because someone actually believed her.

Sarah ~ Seattle, Washington

After years of illness, I was diagnosed in late 2004 with Celiac Disease (along with Thyroid disease, B-12 deficiency, and peripheral neuropathy) by a gastroenterologist.

After treating all of those diseases, I felt much better (don’t get me wrong – I felt a hundred times better), but I was still not “normal”.

My doctor basically implied that I should be thankful for how much better I was (which I was – I was finally able to function as a human being) and that the rest of my symptoms were just stress.

I met Dr. Wangen at a Celiac Support Group meeting. I went to [the IBS Treatment Center] and … I am finally feeling like I thought I should. My acne even cleared up!

Even more than the treatment, I was glad that I saw them simply because this was the first doctor to really listen to me and treat me like I was telling the truth.

In getting my Celiac Disease diagnosis, I felt like I was constantly having to convince my doctors that I was really sick. It wasn’t until they finally found evidence of all of my problems that they realized that I was telling the truth!

My gastroenterologist actually apologized to me after he got all my results back because he hadn’t taken me seriously.

The IBS Treatment Center, on the other hand, was very supportive and seemed to really care if I got better. When I had an appointment, they were not trying to rush me in and out, and were willing to listen to my symptoms and look for a cause rather than handing me a prescription to get me out.

I have been so impressed that I have recommended them to several of my friends, who have all had good things to say.

One of my friends called me after leaving their office and she was crying because someone actually believed her.

Before seeing them, she had been told by her doctor that her symptoms were “all in her head” and had actually been referred to a psychiatrist! Now … her symptoms have improved tremendously.

I would recommend them to anyone who feels sick and doesn’t know why. They are great listeners and will really work to find the problem!

Thanks,
Sarah ~ Seattle, Washington

*Don’t you want to be as healthy as possible? Goodness, people run miles, work out for hours; but, you are truly what you eat, so why not find out what works for your body.

Sharon L. Wilford ~ Bainbridge Island, Washington

After having children that have constant tummy aches and below average growth rates, I figured it was the least I could do as a parent to invest in some medical testing.

… my 12 year old daughter … has immediately reaped the rewards of health, energy, and growth. She literally glows now, with no more dark circles under her eyes. She also seems to be leaner, not as puffy or irritable.

Next plan of action was to have my 14 year old son treated. …. he said, “No way.” Isn’t it always the case to have children that are so polar in their behaviors?

Well, it hasn’t been easy with him, but as of late, he spent a morning in the nurse’s office at high school and decided it just wasn’t “cool” to miss class because he became ill.) It will be a gradual process with him, but ideally well worth the battle.

Of late, I myself underwent treatment. [And] so yes, you guessed it – after me, my husband will be the next to visit the IBS Treatment Center.

In this day in age…, I truly don’t understand why everyone doesn’t… Don’t you want to be as healthy as possible?

Goodness, people run miles, work out for hours; but, you are truly what you eat, so why not find out what works for your body.

Sharon L. Wilford ~ Bainbridge Island, Washington

*Three years ago I was experiencing a lot of discomfort. They included mostly constipation, rectal cramps and bloating which would get worse especially at night. I feel great now. I am very excited with the fact that in spite of all I heard from other doctors, IBS is treatable.

Janeth Melin ~ Bellevue, Washington

Three years ago I was experiencing a lot of discomfort. They included mostly constipation, rectal cramps and bloating which would get worse especially at night. I took lots of fiber supplements to help relieve

I took lots of fiber supplements to help relieve the constipation. This caused the bloating to increase. My once flat abdomen now looked like I was 6 months pregnant.

The rectal cramps were so strong that I would almost faint every time I had them. The frequency and duration of these rectal cramps started increasing to a point that I was having these cramps 3-4 times a month and they would last up to an hour.

The fear of having these cramps paralyzed me. I was afraid to workout as often the exercises would trigger them. All these symptoms were interfering with the quality of my life.

I visited my physician who diagnosed me with IBS, prescribed me Zelnorm® and referred me to a specialist. I started taking Zelnorm® and felt a little relief on the symptoms, but not much.

The specialist changed the fiber I was using, asked me to keep a log when the cramps were happening to see if they were stress related and kept me on Zelnorm®. However, I did not improve.

One evening at home I was very desperate. I had just had a horrible cramp that had lasted for 50 min and I was tired of all these symptoms so I went to the internet and did a search on IBS treatment.

That is when I found out about the IBS Treatment Center. I called first thing next morning and took the first available appointment.

I take my symptoms very seriously as the price to not do so is very high. I feel great now. I am regular, no more bloating and I had not have any rectal cramps… I am very excited with the fact that in spite of all I heard from other doctors, IBS is treatable and Dr. Wangen is helping us get our lives back.

Thanks for changing my life, Dr. Wangen and team.
Janeth Melin ~ Bellevue, Washington

*My doctor sent me (finally) to a regular allergist who discovered many allergies and some symptoms got better. They didn't get enough better. I found the IBS Treatment Center on the internet.... [and] I feel much better.

Kelly Lauer ~ Mountlake Terrace, Washington

I’m 37 years old. I have complained of feeling tired and a little sick for 10 years. I’ve had increasing swelling in my face at night for the last 5-7 years.

My doctor sent me (finally) to a regular allergist who discovered many allergies and some symptoms got better. They didn’t get enough better and I was beginning to be afraid something more serious was wrong.

I found the IBS Treatment Center on the internet…. [and] I feel much better.

Kelly Lauer ~ Mountlake Terrace, Washington

*I've had stomach discomfort for over 30 years. I heard about the IBS Treatment Center and decided to give it a try even though it was expensive. Now I'm glad I did and I feel well most of the time. Good health is worth it!

Anonymous

I’ve had stomach discomfort for over 30 years and it has gotten worse as I’ve gotten older. I’ve had all sorts of tests but nothing physical ever showed up.

I knew it wasn’t in my mind, but it was frustrating not finding out what the problem was.

Eventually I heard about the IBS Treatment Center and decided to give it a try even though it was expensive. Now I’m glad I did and I feel well most of the time.

Good health is worth it!

Thanks, Dr. Wangen!
Anonymous

*I lived with it for 15 years. I tried everything to find a solution including visits to about 10 doctors. Because of the tests and knowledge gained from being a patient here, I have felt better in the last 2 months than I have in 15 years!

Mimi ~ Redmond, Oregon

I first experienced IBS symptoms in 1992, at the age of 21 and I lived with it for 15 years.

I tried everything to find a solution including visits to about 10 doctors (G.I. specialists, OB/GYN, Internal Med., allergist, kinesiologist and chiropractors).

I read several books on IBS and tried elimination diets. I was tested for gluten and dairy allergies and the tests came back negative.

I tried at least 6 different prescription medications, every over-the-counter treatment available for digestive problems and also tried many “natural remedies” from the health food store.

It was frustrating and exhausting and some days were better than others but that was always unpredictable. IBS was draining me and making me feel awful.

In January, 2007 I came across the IBS Treatment Center’s web site. I immediately made an appointment and visited on Feb. 7th.

Because of the tests and knowledge gained from being a patient here, I have felt better in the last 2 months than I have in 15 years!

Seeing [the IBS Treatment Center] is a must for IBS sufferers.

Mimi ~ Redmond, Oregon

*My IBS Symptoms were just awful! I activated with the US Air Force Reserve for operation Iraqi Freedom. On my deployments, my symptoms became severe. After going to the IBS Treatment Center ... I feel so much better - my symptoms are gone and my energy level is up.

Anonymous

My IBS Symptoms were just awful! I activated with the US Air Force Reserve for operation Iraqi Freedom.

On my deployments, my symptoms became severe. I experienced gas, bloating, fatigue and diarrhea.

The symptoms interfered with my daily duties and exercise. I was in a lot of discomfort and gained quite a bit of weight.

After going to the IBS Treatment Center … I feel so much better – my symptoms are gone and my energy level is up.

Thanks IBS Treatment Center!

Anonymous

 

*Some were embarrassing moments when running for a restroom while at Target, and not making it, to always passing gas and spending a lot of time in bathrooms. I would try to laugh it off, but it really affects everything you do. It took about 2 weeks and I started to feel I was having normal bowel movements!

Nancy Akada ~ Clinton, Washington

I was diagnosed with IBS when I was in my late twenties. I have had bouts with diarrhea and constipation for 30 years!

Some were embarrassing moments when running for a restroom while at Target, and not making it, to always passing gas and spending a lot of time in bathrooms.

I would try to laugh it off, but it really affects everything you do and you start to wonder why you aren’t normal, like everyone else.

I didn’t want to take drugs to treat my symptoms. I wanted to find out what was making my bowel and colon irritable.

It took about 2 weeks and I started to feel I was having normal bowel movements! I tested the theory and [broke treatment] and suffered with cramping, diarrhea and gas for 2 days.

Thanks Dr. Wangen and staff, for your help and for making me feel comfortable when I come in!

Nancy Akada ~ Clinton, Washington

*I've been doing quite well. I now require no extra fiber either. So you can count me as a great success, thanks. I'm delighted with the outcome.

Brian Milnes ~ Mercer Island, Washington

I’ve been doing quite well. I now require no extra fiber either. So you can count me as a great success, thanks.

I’m delighted with the outcome.

Brian Milnes ~ Mercer Island, Washington

*I began having bloating (severe) in my late teens. I was extremely tired all the time and did not have enough energy to work all day.

Jill Ochs ~ Wichita, Kansas

I began having bloating (severe) in my late teens. For many months I just brushed it aside not really thinking I actually had a medical problem.

As time went on, the bloating became more intense and for longer periods of time. I also began having chronic ear infections.

My family practitioner would prescribe me an antibiotic and while on it, and several weeks after, I would have extreme diarrhea.

While all of this was happening, my family doctor did blood work finding I was becoming more and more anemic and having low protein and calcium in my blood.

Finally after having various tests and sonograms, I was diagnosed with IBS. However, I just kept getting worse and worse. I was extremely tired all the time and did not have enough energy to work all day.

Finally after trying to do some research on our own, my parents and I found the IBS Treatment Center. We decided to make an appointment and flight reservations.

Within two weeks, we traveled across the country to talk with him. Three weeks later I was diagnosed with celiac disease along with many other food allergies.

Now, only a few months later, my energy is much, much better and I don’t feel sick all of the time.

Jill Ochs ~ Wichita, Kansas

*Completely frustrated as a mother it wasn't until we were treated by the IBS Treatment Center that we actually made progress, which cured and changed my son's complete immune system. He is a happy, active and symptom free 8 year old.

Denise M. Hermans-Smith,L.M.P. ~ Bothell, Washington

Having suffered with my child from the first time he drank from a bottle, never being able to keep his formula down –

My sons symptoms only increasingly got worse from severe rashes, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain,and chronic coughing on a daily basis and then being diagnosed with everything from Asthma to Encopresis.

Completely frustrated as a mother it wasn’t until we were treated by the IBS Treatment Center that we actually made progress, which cured and changed my son’s complete immune system.

He is a happy, active and symptom free 8 year old.

It was 6 years of trying to get the right answers for my son. Somehow I ended up in your office with the answer right in front of me.

Thank you so much. We are so grateful for your expertise and helping us to get healthy!

Denise M. Hermans-Smith,L.M.P. ~ Bothell, Washington

*The transition was easier than I thought it would be and the pay-off has been huge! I am so thankful that I put my trust in the IBS Treatment Center. I believe they are motivated by a sincere desire to help people feel better.

Jill P. ~ Encinitas, California

I suffered with IBS (constipation, abdominal pain and severe bloating) for most of my life.

I tried traditional treatment such as exercise, lots of water, fiber, magnesium supplements and Zelnorm.

I also tried alternative treatments such as colon cleansing, chiropractic, kinesiology and elimination diets. Nothing worked.

In just a few weeks after visiting the IBS Treatment Center, my situation began to improve. I began having daily bowel movements for the first time in my life.

The bloating and discomfort gradually began to diminish over the next few months and I’m now feeling great! A nice bonus is that I look and feel thinner as well.

Dr. Wangen’s approach eliminated the guesswork. They provided detailed guidelines and suggestions to help me. The transition was easier than I thought it would be and the pay-off has been huge!

I am so thankful that I put my trust in the IBS Treatment Center. I believe they are motivated by a sincere desire to help people feel better.

My experience with the IBS Treatment Center has been completely positive and I am forever grateful. Thank you.

Jill P. ~ Encinitas, California

*A couple of doctors, and several IBS books later, I felt hopeless. The doctors found nothing wrong and told me to reduce stress. Now I'm back in control and eating has become enjoyable again. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Gail Howard ~ Seattle, Washington

Thanks a Million!

Through the IBS Treatment Center’s meticulous intake questions I realized that I have had some form of IBS since I was in college!

I had never made that connection before. A few years ago my symptoms had gotten so bad that I finally started searching for answers. A couple of doctors, and several IBS books later, I felt hopeless.

The doctors found nothing wrong and told me to reduce stress. The books said to cut out every food that could possibly be a trigger, and the complexity of these plans made me give up hope that I could ever manage the IBS effectively. Food was the enemy and I knew where every bathroom in town was located.

Now I’m back in control and eating has become enjoyable again. I am now virtually symptom free for the first time in at least 15 years.

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Gail Howard ~ Seattle, Washington

*You have given me much of my life back!!! Thank You! Thank You!

Dennis Spencer ~ Couer D'Alene, Idaho

Absolutely phenomenal! I spread your company’s name wherever I go. Best Treatment Center I could have ever dreamed of. AWESOME!!

Lost 19 1/2 lbs in the first 60 days, and I wasn’t even looking for that. What a surprising bonus. You have given me much of my life back!!!

Thank You! Thank You!

Dennis Spencer ~ Couer D’Alene, Idaho

*I am now focusing on riding the "Courage Classic". It is a three day bike ride across Snoqualmie, Blewett, and Stevens pass, a fund raiser for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Had I not found a solution to my IBS I'm not sure I would be able to do this ride otherwise.

Abigail Schneidmiller ~ Tacoma, Washington

I just want to say thank you for all your help and guidance. I feel so fortunate to have found your web site. I was truly miserable before this diagnosis and had battled my symptoms for too many years.

I feel rejuvenated and healthy, and most importantly do not feel limited in my daily life by my symptoms.

I am now focusing on riding the “Courage Classic”. It is a three day bike ride across Snoqualmie, Blewett, and Stevens pass, a fund raiser for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.

Had I not found a solution to my IBS I’m not sure I would be able to do this ride otherwise.

Abigail Schneidmiller ~Tacoma, Washington

*I feel great. I can now sleep up to 7 hours undisturbed--rarely did I get more than four hours of undisturbed sleep. I am mostly pain free. My ability to concentrate is greatly improved and the really odd IBS symptom of increased anxiety has plummeted. There are other minor symptoms that are either gone or greatly reduced.

Michael Paul ~ Bellevue, Washington

After ten years of nearly constant pain, nausea and discomfort, Dr. Wangen and the IBS Treatment Center finally discovered the underlying cause of my diagnoses of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Sounds simple, but it has been a long journey.

Dr. Wangen was my seventh doctor. The other doctors did dozens of tests with the end result of a diagnoses of IBS.

But never a course of treatment, other than reduce stress, drink less coffee and avoid fatty foods. I was miserable.

I feel great. I can now sleep up to 7 hours undisturbed–rarely did I get more than four hours of undisturbed sleep. I am mostly pain free.

My ability to concentrate is greatly improved and the really odd IBS symptom of increased anxiety has plummeted. There are other minor symptoms that are either gone or greatly reduced.

I have only been following this treatment for about two months and I feel better every day. I expect that I will continue to improve.

Thank you Dr. Wangen!

Michael Paul ~ Bellevue, Washington

*Along with the resolution of my pain was the enlightenment of how [this] affects so many things in my general health. Their enthusiasm for maintaining overall health made me much more aware of caring for myself.

Kim N. ~ Arlington, Washington

I came to the IBS Treatment Center after no one else could figure out what was wrong. I had severe abdominal pain and was on strong pain meds. Since then my pain is gone. I can’t thank them enough.

Along with the resolution of my pain was the enlightenment of how [this] affects so many things in my general health. Their enthusiasm for maintaining overall health made me much more aware of caring for myself.

Kim N. ~ Arlington, Washington

*I no longer need to take medications and am completely symptom free. They took the time with me to really understand the issues, something rare in the medical world today.

Steve Harmon ~Mercer Island, Washington

 

I suffered from “IBS” for over twenty years, seeing a number of medical internists and general practitioners without results.

In my first office visit to the IBS Treatment Center there were able to correctly diagnose me and get me started on a path to wellness. I no longer need to take medications and am completely symptom free.

I appreciate their professional and informative approach. They took the time with me to really understand the issues, something rare in the medical world today.

I enthusiastically recommend them to others who are IBS sufferers or who think they may have food related disorders.

Steve Harmon ~ Mercer Island, Washington

*I no longer have to cancel vacations or invitations from friends because I am not feeling up to it. (You should have seen me on my honeymoon; I know every bathroom at Disneyland!)

Terri Coon ~ Kenmore, Washington

I am a 43 year old female and I have been having stomach/digestive trouble since I was a baby. My mother used to say I had a “nervous stomach.”

Well, things reached a peak when I was 39. I got to the point where I couldn’t eat or drink anything (even water) after 2:00 in the afternoon or I would be very nauseous and throw up.

I spent a year going to the doctors. First my primary care doctor, then a gastroenterologist. They ran repeated tests and only determined that I had GERD.

After a year of throwing up 4 or 5 days out of every week (I lost 65 pounds), the gastroenterologist finally said, “I can’t do anything more for you. This is just what you have to live with.”

Well, no way was I going to put up with that answer!!!

I made an appointment with Dr. Wangen … Within 2 weeks I stopped being nauseous!!! I was poisoning my body every day without realizing it!

It has been 3 years … and I am so much better! No more Tums! No more Pepsid! No more drugs!!!!

I really feel that Dr. Wangen has saved my life; I no longer have to cancel vacations or invitations from friends because I am not feeling up to it. (You should have seen me on my honeymoon; I know every bathroom at Disneyland!)

The quality of my life is so much better after seeing Dr. Wangen. I would (and do!) recommend him to anyone who is tired of having their MD just prescribe drugs to fix a symptom instead of trying to find out what is behind the symptom and treating the cause.

Sincerely,
Terri Coon ~ Kenmore, Washington

*Thank you for finding the source of my problems. I am much happier and healthier thanks to your knowledge and caring.

Leisa Nance ~ Seattle, Washington

Dear Dr. Wangen, Thank you for finding the source of my problems. I am much happier and healthier thanks to your knowledge and caring.

I truly believe health is the greatest wealth. You are a truly caring physician.

Sincerely,
Leisa Nance ~ Seattle, Washington

*I was so pleased with the results that I sent my kids and my grandchild to the IBS Treatment Center.

Nancy Van der Wel ~ Bothell, Washington

Dr. Wangen has worked with my whole family. I was so pleased with the results that I sent my kids and my grandchild to the IBS Treatment Center.

Nancy Van der Wel ~ Bothell, Washington

*The worry and the stress caused by an unidentifiable and debilitating pain is unimaginable especially to a young woman who is trying to live the best years of her life! We saw a minimum of some 20 doctors.

Brad ~ Canada

My 18 year old daughter suffered for approximately 2 years with severe abdominal pain.

After countless trips to emergency rooms and doctors appointments we finally discovered Dr. Wangen and the IBS Treatment Centre.

The worry and the stress caused by an unidentifiable and debilitating pain is
unimaginable especially to a young woman who is trying to live the best years of her
life!

We saw a minimum of some 20 doctors both naturopathic and traditional, sought
consultation from very well known clinics all of which came up short.

We heard everything from “there is nothing here and its psychological” to “she may be intolerant to something she is eating but nothing will change that” to surgical solutions.

When we arrived at the Treatment Centre I literally had to carry her in as she was unable to even walk.

Her pain was so severe she kept passing out.

With a few visits at the IBS Treatment Center our daughter has NONE of the
symptoms that she was previously living with.

Our thanks and appreciation for the kind care and concern provided by the staff cannot be measured. This course of treatment should not be overlooked if you are experiencing digestive problems.

Thanks to them, our daughter has her life back.

We can’t thank you enough!

Brad ~ Canada

*I had told my Gastroenterologist that I felt there had to be some CAUSE for what was happening to me. The answer was always "This just happens sometimes we don't know why". I made the decision to call the IBS center. I made an appointment and I am so grateful that I did.

JPM ~ Duvall, WA

*Things really got bad about 6 years ago when I started having severe stomach aches along with bloating and large, really smelly bowel movements. After having every test known to man, with no serious problems found, I was diagnosed with IBS.

Susan Weir ~ Mill Creek, WA

In the third grade I remember complaining constantly about having stomach aches and was
actually put on anti-anxiety medication.

Ear infections and sinus problems have also
been health issues I have struggled with throughout my 52 years.

Things really got bad about 6 years ago when I started having severe stomach aches along with bloating and large, really smelly bowel movements.

After having every test known to man, with no serious problems found, I was diagnosed with IBS.

About that same time I was diagnosed with hypertension. Because I exercised regularly and ate relatively healthy my doctor could not understand why I had high blood pressure.

I started feeling depressed, withdrawn, tired and sick ALL THE TIME.

A friend told me I should go to the IBS Research Center. Her son was experiencing similar symptoms. I called the next day and made an appointment.

One of the best decisions I have ever made! I am now following a treatment plan that has eliminated 98% of my symptoms.

Thank you, Dr. Wangen, I LOVE YOU!!!!

Susan Weir ~ Mill Creek, WA

*Can't even express how fantastic I feel! Sleeping better, more energy, no hint of rashes or hives, breathing better, my entire life has improved.

Phyllis Mains ~ Cortez, Colorado

Can’t even express how fantastic I feel! Sleeping better, more energy, no hint of rashes or hives, breathing better, my entire life has improved thanks to Dr. Wangen and others involved!

Thanks again for all the help you’ve given me with miraculous results. Wishing you good health, good karma and lots of great adventures for the New Year.

Sincerely, Phyllis Mains ~ Cortez, Colorado

*In December, 2012, on the advice of my dentist, I consulted lBS Treatment Center. They are very knowledgeable and have been helpful and pleasant--and accurate in their predictions of the timing of recovery for each condition.

Leanne W. ~ Bellevue, Washington

I have been suffering for many years with lBS. In December, 2012, on the advice of my dentist, I consulted lBS Treatment Center.

They are very knowledgeable and have been helpful and pleasant–and accurate in their predictions of the timing of recovery for each condition.

The office staff have all been pleasant and helpful and kind. The atmosphere of all the people and the office itself make it a place I feel welcome and comfortable visiting.

Leanne W. ~ Bellevue, Washington

*Results may vary with individual cases.