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                        I also have IBS and a specialist recommended "CITRUCEL" METHYCELLULOSE  FIBER THERAPY.  IT TAKES A COUPLE OF DAYS BUT IT DOES WONDERS.  I HAD IT VERY BAD TO THE POINT OF SEVERE PAIN, BLOATING, INSTANT D. AND GAS.   WHENEVER I FEEL A SPELL COMING ON I TAKE IT AND IT HELPS ALOT.  I WOULD RECOMMEND TAKING IT ON A DAILY BASIS WHILE YOU ARE HAVING A VERY STRESSFUL PERIOD IN YOUR LIFE.  TRY IT AND LET ME KNOW IF IT HELPED.