I want to second what Bamagirl said. I feel as though I've been stable since I started this diet (end of Dec '04), and I haven't had an attack in 12 weeks!
I started using Benefiber when I started the "breaking the cycle" diet. I started w/ 1/4 teaspoon in January and now have that amount twice a day along w/ food that's high in SF. As you can see, I'm increasing the SFS slowly and in small amounts, but I've really had success with this amount. Because I'm doing so well, I haven't tried the other supplements; I don't take probiotics, but I eat soy yogurt regularly. My D went away fairly quickly, but the pain took longer, at least a couple of months. Ultimately, I think following the diet 100% is what got me where I am, not necessarily the supplements. 
Anxiety and stress management have also helped to ease a lot of the pain and discomfort I was having. I'm not sure which came first: the anxiety and panic attacks really affected the severity of my IBS attacks, but the IBS attacks would feed into my anxiety and fears.
I'd like to add a calcium supplement because I don't think I get enough, but I'm waiting until I see my GP later this month.
As you've already read, we're all different, so you may or may not respond as I did. I do hope you get some relief quickly! HTH!
Best wishes!
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