I came across this thread a bit late but thought I would add a comment anyway. There has been some good advice given, but as you probably are already aware there is no one exact cause identifed for IBS type symptoms, and what is called IBS may actually include some different but similar types of problems with possibly different sources and causes. That being the case you may need to explore some of the different suggestions and see what helps for you. IMO, it is definitely worth trying some experimentation with eliminating certain types of foods such as glutens. For example, if you find that cutting out anything made from flour such as breads and pizza dough and pastries helps, then you may wish to adjust your diet accordingly. You may find that cutting out all milk products helps as well if you are lactose intolerant. You may have to experiment with cutting out certain food types one at a time to see if any particular food type makes a difference. The suggestions about trying certain supplements and herbal remedies is probably worth trying as well, but you may want to try things one at a time so you can identify what specifically seems to be helping and what doesn't.
Keep us posted on whether you have found anything that brings you any relief or not.
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