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I'm new to posting, but review this website for the last couple years. I too just bought Align. Came in the mail today and will start them tonight. I hope they are the magic pill. I currently take 10mg Bentyl and Beano whenever I go out for dinner and this has helped in IBS attacks when in public. I take the Bentyl before going to the restaurant and Beano at first bite of food. It does help. But, I still can't eat what I want, when I want. I've had IBS since 1988, when I had my first IBS attack. It was major major cramps and D. Once my bowels empty I feel good, but worn out. I went to GI doc, who diagnosed as IBS and basically said "live with it". So I do, and when I get more attacks (most likely from my diet), I read books about nutition, stomach disorders, etc. and try to find another magic cure. I have taken the Digestive Advantage for IBS in the past and was loyal for about 4 months and found it made no difference. I will log my results here on this site, to try and help someone else looking for the answer. I hope it's good news. At $30 a month, it's a little pricey, but if it works, I'll be happy. It doesn't mention changing diet, so will eat as I normally do to see if my symptoms go away. Normally my symptoms are cramps, back ache, hot flash, D, urgency. Once empty, I feel good until the next attack comes on, normally a few days to week later. I've tried the diet recommended here, except the fiber sold on this site. I've used metamucil and citacel. Then tend to make me have more urgency issues, I'd rather not deal with. I wish you luck and hope it works for you and have my fingers crossed for me too.

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