hey, january,

i've been diagnosed with IBS. in fact, i'm going through a flare-up myself. i don't know what is causing it. had a bad reaction to some soy milk about 10 days ago and my insides just won't work normally since then. do you take probiotics? i find my problems are worse when i don't eat. so, i recommend you put something gentle in your stomach, even if it's just plain bread. that way, you can take your meds too. i presume you have kept a food diary and are aware of the problem foods you need to avoid, e.g., all deep fried foods, dairy products and the like.

keep posting so we all know how you're feeling. hang in there; hopefully this flare will pass soon.