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I have been having difficulty with IBS for about 5 years right after my third baby. I have been given the firm diagnosis about one year ago. I recently started myself on Align a new probiotic out on the market. I have also read "the first year of IBS" book written by Heather. I have started to limit the red meat and to limit dairy. I have also started to drink and use soy milk. My main frustration is that this disease has ruled my life and has controlled me. I suffer mainly from horrible gas and bloating and significant pain in my lower left abdomen. I have been tried on SSRI drugs to help but they all exacerbate my diarrhea. I am so depressed because I never know when an attack is coming. I have never called in sick for work and work through the pain. I am 36 years old and am tired of feeling sick all the time. It started out that I would feel bad for a few days every three months or so. This past year I have felt bad on 3 out of 7 days in a week. I am looking for support or any other types of advice. Some of my other friends state that I should have my doctor check for ovarian cancer. Before this has occurred I was a very outgoing person who enjoyed life. I want my life back. I would appreciate any advice out there from other people suffering from this. Thanks.

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