Dr. Gold and Dr. Vasiliauskas

Dr. Gold and Dr. Vasiliauskas answer questions from the audience.

*What is the connection between fluctuations in women's hormones (puberty/growth spurts) and flares?

*Can following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet cause a raise in your cholesterol? If so, why?

*If diet works by starving off certain bacteria and repopulating other bacteria, would a combination of specific antibiotics and probiotics work as well?

*Is there anything we can do to prevent our children from getting Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

*Have you seen any of your patients heal their  strictures on SCD alone?

*Given the strict adherence to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet how should we handle a fear of cross contamination during food prep even when the food preparer is extra careful?

*Can you explain how inflammation works and why it can be difficult to reduce even when following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet 100%?

*My Immunologist advises against vaccinations due to the fact that it generates a major immune system response, my other doctors including gastroenterologist and pediatrician, don't agree? What is your thoughts?

*What is your advice for getting through pregnancy with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?  Should exams be done before conceiving and are there risks involved?

*Diagnosed at age 4, have you seen children with developmental or learning issues, including autism?

*If they can induce Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's disease and colitis in rats or mice, how come they can't cure it?