Jan, that makes a lot of sense, that swallowing starts the digestive process, and that's what can set off the IBS. It would explain why it doesn't' matter what I put in my body sometimes. I know stress contributes, too, but sometimes, I'd not be stressful, and it would still happen, so maybe that's why.

Edit: Actually, I want to add, the worst, I think, is, when IBS is acting up, going out to dinner is a nightmare!!!!!!