Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Desperate for help with meds

Well I finally decided I need some additional help in the form of meds but I'm not sure what I should be asking my doc for. I'm IBS C most of the time & not as bad as some on this board. I usually have a BM ever day or every other day but EVERYDAY I have rumbling, gas & bloat. Some days are worse than other but every day it's always something. I'm so depressed about this I can't stand it anymore! I'm also incredibility tired all the time & lately I haven't wanted to do any of the things I used to enjoy. I also cry ALL THE TIME even over really stupid stuff. I just can't live like this anymore & I need help. I try to stick to Heather's diet but it's really hard for me. I take about 10 grams of SFS every day as well as stool softener, fish oil, vit b complex, acidophilus, & cal/mag. I start everyday with a soymilk/banana smoothie which usually helps me go & then I'm fine till I eat something. Then, no matter what I eat, I get the rumbles/grumbles, gas & bloat. I just want to stop thinking about my gut!
Sorry I'm whining so much but I just don't know what to do. I've decided to ask my GI guy about anti depressants but I'm not sure if I need that or an anti anxiety med or just an anti spasmodic.
If any C people out there could give me their input on what they're taking, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Also if anyone can recommend a good GI guy in Dallas Texas I'd appreciate that too.
Thanks
Meryl

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