Wow...holding it? I've found I have about 2 minutes to find a restroom. I agree with Linz, if I try to wait, it makes it worse, or embarassingly, it just comes out. It's horrible. I've had debilitating IBS-D for 13 years, IBS-C before that, and when I'm stable I'm more of IBS-A. The diet sure helps, and acacia is wonderful too. I'm still a very frequent BM person, but it's improved. On a very bad day I probably make 15 trips to the restroom. I'm also on 10 mg amitryptaline and take immodium if I have something important that I don't want to miss.
I enjoy checking out the boards here...there's so much useful information. Thanks everybody! Terri