IBS.. Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

I have IBS and at times it can be very painful and shameful (wind, diarrhea,bloating etc). Does anyone have tips on how to deal with it?

i know ibs can be very painful but there is a sort of cure,,, get some de gas pills from either the chemist or the shops, what they do is take the pain away and let you live a normal life. I have had ibs for 24 yrs and de gas pills have been my best friend, i cant have high fibre foods or too fatty foods or spicy foods as it hurts my stomach, but if they dont work then go see ur doctor and get some tablets off him /her. hope this helps, toni :)

Calcium carbonbate helps a lot. Most affordable way to get it is to take three to four Ultra Strength Tums each day.

they have medication for it.

Eliminating high-gas foods. If you have significant bloating or are passing significant amounts of gas, your doctor may also ask you to cut out such items as carbonated beverages, salads, raw fruits and vegetables, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.
Anticholinergic medications. Some people need drugs that affect certain activities of the nervous system (anticholinergics) to relieve painful bowel spasms.
Antidepressant medications. If your symptoms include pain and depression, your doctor may recommend a tricyclic antidepressant or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). These medications help relieve depression as well as inhibit the activity of neurons that control the intestines. For diarrhea and abdominal pain, your doctor may suggest tricyclic antidepressants, such as imipramine (Tofranil) and amitriptyline. Side effects of these drugs include drowsiness and constipation. SSRIs such as fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem) or paroxetine (Paxil) may be helpful if you're depressed and have pain and constipation.
Counseling. If antidepressant medications don't work, you may have better results from counseling if stress tends to exacerbate your symptoms.
Medication specifically for IBS
Alosetron (Lotronex) is currently the only drug available to treat IBS. Alosetron is a nerve receptor antagonist that's supposed to relax the colon and slow the movement of waste through the lower bowel. But the drug was removed from the market just nine months after its approval when it was linked to at least four deaths and severe side effects in 197 people. In June 2002, the Food and Drug Administration decided to allow alosetron to be sold again 鈥?with restrictions. The drug can be prescribed only by doctors enrolled in a special program and is intended for severe cases of diarrhea-predominant IBS in women who haven't responded to other treatments. Alosetron is not approved for use by men.

there is no such thing as IBS! i was diagnosed with it for years! then finally i got a compatant doctort. make them run more tests for crones of celiac!