Oh my GOSH do I know how you feel!!!!!!!! After 2 1/2 years of fiber, fiber and more fiber, still remaining knotted, sick, bloated and C for 12-14 days at a time. Then finding this site, trying the acacia and the whole she-bang IBS diet, then FAILING miserably I wanted to give up too! But guess what, I have been C free, cramp free and bloat free for going on 5 months! With no fiber supps  Here is what unfolded over the last 6 months..first it was finally discovered that I have an auto immune disease. Though I was not diagnosed with Crohn's per the GI, I took the advice of the Rheum who said, "Let's pretend like you do and see what happens" meaning, he suggested I try a Crohn's type of plan and see what happens. So I went OFF all fiber supplements and on Miralax only. I had previously been on Zelnorm, Lactulose, SFS and Miralax. At the same time with ZERO results! Soon as I dropped everything but the Miralax, I started going regularly, albeit string like. But, the ripping, tearing and bleeding all stopped. Miralax is extremely gentle, so after some time to heal my bm's have become more normal and almost daily. I haven't missed more than 1 day a week. If you have an autoimmune disease, the fiber can cause tiny abrasions inside your intestines, then they can get irritated, ulcerate and swell, blocking you off. . I'm not sure if you realize what Miralax is, it is not a chemical and is non-addicting to your intestines. It is the same inert material they use in petri dishes, isn't it seaweed or algae or something? Anyway, it doesn't cause cramping like Exlax or the other chemical laxatives. Those things make me sick for a whole day and night! Part deaux is going on a Gluten-Free diet, I tested negative for Celiac, but my GP suggested I try going gluten free saying that sometimes people with AD's just do better being Gluten (wheat) free.
I was sick with IBS (the worst the GI Dr ever saw) for 2 1/2 years.. I just saw him the other day and he was seriously proud of me gave me a big hug for sticking it out  The Rheum told me that often times the body is ahead of the bloods, so you get the symptoms well before the signs.. If you have any other symptoms aside from your fiber intolerance, like joint pain, mouth ulcers and fatigue..get thee to a rheumotologist 
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