I have IBS and have found that diet is very helpful. I avoid wheat and lactose like the plague. I also take a psyllium tablet each day. These are some things that have helped me. I have 3-5 bowel movements a day and can identify with the sore bottom and hemorrhoids.

My experience with IBS.

It started with pain on my right side. I spent a couple of years trying to figure out the source of this pain. I complained about the pain to my sister one day and she said you have IBS. So I did some research and sure enough, IBS.

With a lot of research, and trial and error experience, I have been able to manage the condition pretty good.

I kept track of everything that went into my mouth and everything that came out the other end for two months. This process helped me to figure out the foods that were causing the gas and diarrhea. Things are not perfect but the pain is gone and the system functions much better most of the time.

Here is what I learned:
- I avoid wheat, basically that means everything is gluten free. Although I can have sourdough bread.
- Any kind of beans are a no no.
- Vegetables that cause gas are a no no.
- Cabbage is a no no.
- Citrus fruits are a no no.
- Some gluten free items are made with flax seed flour, that is a no no.
- Concerning fruits and vegetables, anything that causes you gas or diarrhea is a no no.

This is what I learned about my system, yours will be somewhat different. The self study I did by tracking my diet is the best way to find out what is helpful to your system.

I hope this helps you. God bless you.