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So I am assuming no medication? You could try an anti-spasmadic medicine like Donnatal, Bentyl, or Librax.. Don't know if you've tried that kind of medicine before. Truthfully, even though they are in the same class of medicines it might take you a couple trial and error type gos at each diff. one before you find the one that works best for you....What about anti-depressants? You might not be depressed, but they are used for a wide variety of other things, including IBS. 90% of the serotonin in our body isn't even in our brain, it's in our gut...

As far as things to do right now. I'd say to start taking a calcium carbonate supplement, common and popular brand name for that is Caltrate... They even have caltrate colon health. It helps bulk up your stools, and many many people here and other boards have found great success with just taking 1-2 of this in the morning or night....

Also you could try some digestive enzymes with meals to help the digestion process along....

Let's see.... also there is a supplement called acidophillus... it is a probiotic supplement(friendly bacteria commonly found in yogurt).. this helps to recolonize the intestines and promotes intesitinal health.

As far as the diet goes... Grilled food always before fried... Like you mentioned, and know already. Grilled chicken or fish has been a good one for me to eat, without causing my IBS to flare up...

I know that's not all you can eat, but if you base your diet around grilled lean meats and fruits or vegetables that you know you can tolerate, it will be a slow start.

Also don't eat 3 meals a day... eat 4-6 smaller meals a day... Don't overload your stomach and give it too much work to do at one time, because we know that can cause a lot of intestinal distress.

I can offer you more suggestions or answer more questions if you have them.. I will be on a lot tonight, it is my day off work.

Hope any of this helps.