Hello everyone,
My name is Neva and I am absolutely thrilled to have discovered this site. I've spent the last two weeks just reading, reading, and reading. I've learned so much! You all seem like such wonderful and caring people.
A little bit about me: I've suffered with symptoms of IBS since my early 20s--I'm now in my early 30s. As I've gotten older, my symptoms have become much more, er, "pronounced" (big belly bloating, gas, etc.). I am currently in the process of undergoing testing for an official IBS diagnosis--so far all results point toward IBS-A (but tending toward C).
I have already noticed some improvement with Heather's diet. Another thing that's helped IMMENSELY is magnesium supplementation. My naturopath prescribed magnesium and B6 (B6 aids in the absorption of magnesium) and it is a BLESSING. I take between 400-600 mg of magnesium (citrate capsules) each day with my evening meal, and 50 mg of B6 twice a day. I highly recommend magnesium and B6 supplementation--it helps me "go" every day! My naturopath says that most folks who suffer from constipation and IBS need extra magnesium. If anyone is interested in learning more about the benefits of magnesium, let me know! I've become quite the expert! 
So anyway, thank you Heather for this board and for this site! I really am happy to be here! 
-Neva
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