I have IBS-C and it I had severe bloating and stomach pain that would have me down for the count. I have removed gluten, wheat, dairy, and soy from my diet. It has done wonders to reduce my bloating and stomach pain and I no longer take any meds.

I had a serious ibs episode in 2009. The new experimental med they were then theorizing about is the xifaxan i believe that is now on tv a lot. I took it for 10 days and it made so much of a difference for me. I havent had an episode that severe since until its starting a lil now. That was my main problem then, worsening ibs and anxiety disorders...somehow its turned into all of the other symptoms of fibro. I hope this helps you to decide

I have already did the elimination diet for 3 months. fodmap...gluten free ect...ect. Nothing helped my IBS. And yes @A MyFibroTeam Member thats the one. where they say it is an antibiotic for the intestines. sounds very interesting to me. Will have to investigate it further. Thanks everyone.

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I have had IBS for years now but I have discovered that lots of the triggers is actually food intolerances. I cant digest diary (Lactose) Since I switched over to Lactose free products I have improved so much! Also I avoid pork products as this too will make me sick. Its quite amazing how much food intolerance was the culprit of my IBS. I also take Buscopam when my bowels are cramping badly and it relieves the pain very well. We can get Buscopam over the counter in Canada now so I keep some on hand in my medicine cabinet for those times when I have a flare up.

my IBS-D makes me run to the bathroom...sometiumes i dont make it. im 43 and already crapping my pants!!! lol wtf?