beth, i wonder sometimes, and i'm sorry if you've posted this before, if you're really secure in your ibs diagnosis? i feel like, with chronic d, even if it's not ibs, the diet can still help, but c that isn't ibs needs a very different eating plan. i don't know what your dx history is - just wondering. and, if it is ibs, have you looked into other treatments to complement the diet? hypnosis tapes, maybe investigating going on an ad? i feel so bad, knowing you're struggling and not seeing any relief at all. i am so grateful for this diet, but if it isn't working for you, i want you to find something that will.