hi kimmie,
i have had chronic IBS for 17 years now to the point that i am almost housebound ( and was completely agoraphobic for about 11 years ) as i get sooo scared of wanting the toilet when i go out and a toilet may not be available to me which is why i am going to a hypnotherapist.
i assume u have seen a doctor to be diagnosed with IBS. have they given u anything for it?
if u are suffering from abdominal cramps i would recommend 'mintec' and ' mebeverine' as well as imodium (loperamide) for diarrhea episodes.
try not to stress too much as that is the biggest trigger for IBS, along with certain foods, mainly fatty or spicy foods.
i hope u feel better soon.