A good pharmaceutical grade probiotic. Not the drugstore crap.

It's been life changing for me.

Definitely probiotic plus, are you lactose, gluten free? Not lactose, gluten LOW, But FREE

I've suffered with IBS-C for over ten years and I've just recently (6 months?) found something that is helping, a probiotic. I've tried other probiotics and they did not work. I believe that this one is different because it is coated and therefore survives the stomach acid I have and actually makes it to the colon. I've attached the link for the one I've found to help. I've only tried the Pearl Elite, and not the other Pearl products. I hope you find this or something else to help you!
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=pearls+elite&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=13475555130&hvpos=1o1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1366533991292042998&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_1ihlhk6oub_b

I use the pearls myself and I also make my own probiotic with water kefir. So I do a combination and that has really helped with my IBS. I actually haven't had problems in quite a while. I also am a big green smoothie fan and the roughage from drinking those is a big help.

Hugs, I know how horrible it can be.

Good question , my ibs d went to ibs c which is not as enjoyable as I thought. I wondered about the pearls I will try it. Thanks for asking the question!

OK I will try several kinds. One at time and see which one works best. Thanks.

Btw, I make fresh smoothies here with healthy foods. It usually helps the ibs but not lately. The best one to help IBS-C is when I make one with a lot of fresh pineapple. That usually refreshes my gut and fixes everything. I made it the other day but it did't do much this time around. :(

I've been suffering with some aweful IBS-D lately. It's to the point where it doesn't matter what I eat anymore. So I'm going w/out eating in many cases. My mom is the same way.

So then I load up with imodium..just to get the kids to school.

I did try some probiotics that the doctor ordered for me. And it was horrible. I was doubled over with cramps so bad for 3 days. If I could have crawled into the car, I would have had my hubby drive me to the ER. But I couldn't make it to the car.

I now use imodium and activia yogurt to help balance things out. The activia (when I have 2 of the little cups) is just what I need in a day. If I don't eat it, well, it's best not to eat any other food for the day, unless I want to spend the day in the bathroom.

Blue, I wish you the best. And I hope you have as good as results as the others here. Sunz...I'll have to check out the stuff you've mentioned.

I deal with ibs-c and the best advice I got from a new gastrologist was everyone take benefiber and miralax.

I usually mix a tsp of each with a hot drink, cold drink and have mixed into cereal. It has helped me the most. Do it every morning when you wake up.

Not sure, I was just in the ER for stomach issues. Couldn't go for a week and was in so much pain! They gave me lactulose also which helped a bit. I was just taking fiber con daily but switched to senna and the lactulose. Maybe go to the doc for something new or call the pharmacist. Good luck!!!

The one I use is here: www.bluerockholistics.com

I've been on antibiotics for months and haven't had either a yeast infection or so much as a cramp.

Thanks for the link, Peace!
I have been reading all about it. It sounds like something I have to try. I wasn't able to finish reading all about it, though because of a crappy phone call that came in. So.... now that I have some more time to sit down after a long stressful day, I will continue checking out the website. Thanks for suggesting it.

And thank you everyone else for your suggestions.... most of these I have already tried at some point over the years. Ibs, can make you miserable. I do hope everyone can find something that makes their life happier in that department. Every little bit counts, right? Take care God bless! :)

I suffer greatly from IBS every day and have since I was diagnosed in 1998. I don't know whether it's B or C. That must be something new that has come along. My doctor has given me prescription Lomotil and it's a life saver but I don't like to take a prescription all the time.

Probiotics work work really well for me but they are really expensive. I've tried the pearls and also a cheaper brand and they seem to both work. I also take beano before I eat something that I know may bother me and it helps a lot.

I can't take magnesium either Blue sun.

There is a probiotic capsule on the over-the-counter market. It is called "cultural". It is stronger than eating yogurt.

I have found it very helpful