Flaxseed is good when it is ground - into like a meal/powder..... you can warm it up with milk and cinnamon and then add some coconut flakes for a good hot morning cereal ( with a little stevia or honey if you tolerate it)

I use omega 3 fish oil. Flaxeed isn't as easily absorbed by humans but I know some people have issues with the fish oil. I take two capsules daily and have no problems.

I use it all the time. You want to make sure you are getting the right stuff and then add it in slowly to your diet. Recommendation is 5g fiber intake every 3 days for most people. However, it can hurt quite a bit while you are upping your intake. Also lots of hydration. I do one to two spoonfuls in my cereal in the morning and it is just fine. You can also add it to yogurt, but it is a bit grainy. (Look for Bob's Red Mill brand of milled flaxseed in the baking or organic isle. Once open keep it in the fridge. The bad will stay fresh for several weeks and you should be able to tell when it isn't as effective anymore). Good luck and hope this helps some.

I have IBS with diarrhea. Flaxseed just made me go MORE. It didn't make my stools more solid. For me taking more fiber makes me feel worse and go more. I take a prescription medication from my dr which helps a little.
I have IBS motility issue. Meaning after I wake up and move around for a little while I have several loose BMs and then the rest of the day I am usually fine or go only once more at night time. So for me more fiber didn't help.

Henry have you ever tried eating Activa yogart? I started eating this everyday and since I can pretty much eat anything I want and I don't have any issues with my IBS.