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Hello,

I am 26, male, and was diagnosed with IBS a month or so ago, though I was misdiagnosed with colitis and began taking Lialda before I received a 2nd opinion, which determined that I didn't have colitis or Crohn's. Though, the Lialda did seem to help.

So the doctor is assuming I have IBS. I have been diligent about keeping a food diary and I bought the IBS cookbook, but most foods affect my stomach. I stick to egg whites, chicken, fish, and certain steamed veggies. I'm also taking Align and just started taking Acacia fiber today. The Acacia is aggravating my stomach. Is this normal? How long should I give it before I give up and try another supplement? Most fiber causes me abdominal pain, and so I've been sticking to a low-fiber diet.

I don't know what type of IBS I have, but my major symptom is bad abdominal pain. I have diarrhea rarely, and constipation somewhat. Stress might cause some of my symptoms, but I think food is the major culprit.

I exercise nearly every day and try to keep my stress down. I've tried acupuncture and yoga and will try to do more of it. Do you think hypnotherapy would help, since it seems that food is the major culprit and not stress?

Thanks for your guidance! Giving up the foods I love hasn't been that difficult. But I find that so much of my time and thoughts are preoccupied with planning what I will eat and the pain that comes after most meals.

Best,
Scott

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