When you are able to, order the Acacia fiber. It will last you a long time. The cost of it will balance out as you may not need the other OTC's you are using as often. I've followed the same track with the Lactaid, gas-x etc all in the generic versions. Brach's star peppermints or Altoids are a cheap and a simple help. Bulk peppermint leaves are pretty cheap and the tea is great hot or cold. I love peppermint- good thing- now I need it more than ever. All of this is overwhelming. I'm helping a friend begin her journey with IBS. She was diagnosed only a week ago. It's a long road with no true direction but we all do the best we can.
-------------------- Catnut IBS-C for many years, finally diagnosed in 2005. Wheat and dairy sensative.