Only a few months before I switched to Celexa for depression. I actually found the Celexa just as helpful b/c the biggest thing that did for my IBS was help me cope with it better.
What helps me most...
...this diet (when I cheat I really notice the effects now).
...a SFS - I'm now on Acacia but even the gassy stuff I was on before helped with the pain and D.
...Immodium - taking it everyday totally saved my life and I felt it sped up my the stabilisation process. Now I know I can fall back on it if I have a bad day.
...herbal teas. I can't have peppermint or ginger cos of GERDs but Chamomile is fantastic for my attacks and Fennel is so amazing for bloating. I now usually do a mix of Chamomile, Fennel and Lavender with honey - yum!
That's about it really. Oh and meds for my GERDs. My doc tried me on loads of meds for the IBS but not alot seemed to help. Regular anti-spasmodics did nothing for me.