I don't really have an answer othet than your symptoms sound all too familiar. I can't figure out what makes what happen. I started out C and now am moving to A. The D attacks are the weirdest thing and I never know what actually caused them-but I am miserable too and the pain stinks. I know the bloat, gas, and left side discomfort well too.
You sound like an IBS'er to me. I envy the IBs-lites that can tweak one or two things and get stable. That's not me-I haven't figured it out yet. I have tried everything and what works for a while seems to stop working after while so I am always adjusting what I eat. It really isn't fun.
Sorry no answers, other than you are really not alone at all and very much like most of us.
Good luck and feel better. If you find something that works-please share!!!
Mary
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